Teachers, are you ready for winter break? Your students are too, so bring a little excitement to your classrooms as winter break approaches using your interactive screens. They are excellent tools that can turn any lesson into an exciting adventure. Whether you are teaching language arts, any STEM class, art, history, or any other subject, these activities will “turn you on.” Have some fun and get yourself and your students involved in the weeks leading up to winter break.
1. Word Wonderland:
Use your whiteboard app to create templates, insert images, place white space, and let students choose the layout. You can add text boxes, fill-in-the-blanks, or “Mad Lib” type phrases to have Students explore and interact with new vocabulary words, forming sentences and stories. This activity not only improves language skills but also makes learning words a delightful journey.
2. Math Maze Mania:
Transform your interactive screen into a mathematical maze. Pose math problems at various levels of difficulty on different slides in the whiteboard app, PDF, or Google Slides you choose to use. As students solve them, they will be able to move forward and navigate the maze. This interactive math challenge not only reinforces math concepts but also adds an element of fun.
3. Historical time travel:
Take your students on a virtual time travel adventure through history. Use the interactive display to highlight historical events, people and places. Students can explore different eras, fostering a deeper understanding of historical concepts.
4. Scientific treasure hunt
Turn your interactive display into a virtual scientific scavenger hunt. Show pictures, clues and questions related to various scientific topics. Students work individually or in teams to solve challenges, promoting collaboration and critical thinking.
5. STEM Explorer Expedition:
Design an interactive STEM expedition where students embark on a journey to explore different STEM concepts. From building virtual structures to solving engineering problems, these activities integrate science, technology, engineering and mathematics in dynamic ways.
6. Geography Adventure:
Turn geography lessons into an exciting adventure. Use the interactive display to explore maps, landmarks and cultures from around the world. Engage students in discussions about personal connections or previous learning experiences and what they notice during exploration and conversations, promoting global awareness.
7. Confrontation of literary characters:
Bring literature to life with a confrontation of literary characters. Create a virtual arena on the interactive screen where characters from different books “compete.” Making a bracket template with images inserted from your files or browser of different book titles or characters allows students to visually organize the matchup. Additionally, insert a blank character slide so students can analyze and discuss the traits, motivations, and actions of their favorite characters to help them determine the winner. Students analyze and discuss the traits, motivations, and actions of their favorite characters.
8. Impromptu poetry session:
Host a virtual poetry jam session using the interactive screen. Show prompts or examples of poetry and encourage students to create and share their own poems. This activity not only improves language skills but also allows for creative self-expression.
9. Abundant mathematical puzzles:
Present a collection of math puzzles on the interactive screen. From sudoku to logic puzzles, students can choose their challenge level and work on these stimulating activities. It’s a fantastic way to reinforce math skills in an engaging way.
10. Interactive Art Gallery:
Transform your interactive exhibit into an art gallery where students can display their creative work. This activity allows students to share their artistic talents, fostering a sense of pride and community within the classroom.
As winter break approaches, help make these weeks “shine” for your students. By incorporating these interactive activities into various subjects, enhance and increase the energy, curiosity, and joy of your classroom. These activities not only align with academic goals but also create a positive environment. and an engaging learning environment. Let the countdown begin!
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If funding is an issue, Boxlight has a Grant Assistance Program (GAP) to help schools navigate through the education funding application process. Click here for more information: Boxlight Grant Assistance Program.
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