Blog Posts
Trick or Teach: A Year of Teachertainment Costumes
Get inspired this Halloween with pop culture costumes from PAW Patrol, Wicked, Super Mario, and more! Discover creative DIY ideas, family costumes, and fun ways to turn dressing up into learning adventures.
From the Ballpark to the Big Screen: When Athletes Become Actors
From the playing field to the big screen, discover how famous athletes turned their skills into successful acting careers and how their stories can inspire classroom lessons about perseverance, transferable skills, sportsmanship, and embracing a new direction.
From the Ballroom to the Classroom: Turn Dancing with the Stars Into a Weekly Math Lesson
Turn the ballroom into a classroom! Discover how Dancing with the Stars can make math more engaging through scores, averages, graphs, patterns, and real lessons about practice, feedback, and progress.
Football Is Back! Turn the NFL Season Into a Classroom Lesson
Football is back! Turn NFL season into a classroom lesson with football-inspired activities that bring math, geography, ELA, teamwork, storytelling, and problem-solving into the learning lineup.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Teach the Culture Through the Stories Kids Already Love
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through stories kids already love! Use movies, music, entertainers, and pop culture to explore Hispanic and Latino history, geography, culture, and contributions.
Rewind, Remember, Learn! Celebrating Grandparents and Older Generations
Celebrate Grandparents Day by exploring the stories, memories, and lessons shared across generations. Connect movies, family history, entertainment, and activities to show students how much we can learn from one another.
Labor Day: The Closing Credits for Summer
Give summer its closing credits this Labor Day! Explore the workers behind movies and TV while turning entertainment into lessons on careers, teamwork, math, and the many contributions that make it all possible.
Beep Beep! Learn Learn!
Beep beep! Turn Coyote vs. Acme into a classroom lesson on perseverance, creativity, failure, and problem-solving while exploring Looney Tunes history and bringing Wile E. Coyote’s wild adventures into math.
Game, Set, Learn!
Bring the US Open into the classroom with engaging lessons in science, math, history, geography, and SEL that turn serves, rallies, and tennis stars into real-world learning opportunities.
No Job Is Too Big, No Lesson Is Too Small!
Turn PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie into a learning adventure! Explore teamwork, STEM, dinosaurs, problem-solving, inclusion, and environmental lessons through fun classroom activities inspired by the rescue pups.
Class Is (Almost) Back in Session!
Class is almost back in session! Get inspired with back-to-school tips for parents and teachers, plus a fun report card ranking 15 iconic fictional schools that celebrate learning, community, and imagination.
Every Spider Has a Story
Every hero has an origin, and every spider has a story. Discover how Spider-Man can inspire lessons in storytelling, character development, resilience, and creativity while helping students see the hero within themselves.
Parents: The Original Executive Producers
Parents are the original executive producers of every child’s story. Celebrate the everyday support, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes moments that help students grow, succeed, and shine both in and out of the classroom.
Around the World in 48 Teams
Take students on a global adventure with the 2026 FIFA World Cup! Explore the cultures, geography, and traditions of all 48 participating nations while building curiosity, global awareness, and cross-curricular learning.
From Animation to Live Action: What Moana Can Teach Us About Storytelling
What changes when an animated classic becomes a live-action film? Explore how comparing the two versions of Moana can spark engaging discussions, improve media literacy, and inspire students to think like writers, directors, and critics.
Independence Day and the Power of Independent Thinking
Celebrate Independence Day by inspiring independent thinking! Explore engaging classroom activities that help students examine history, civic ideals, and multiple perspectives while encouraging curiosity, reflection, and meaningful discussion.
Up, Up, and Away!
Up, up, and away! Use the excitement of Superman and superheroes to inspire learning in the classroom. Explore creative activities that build character, spark imagination, and help students discover their own super strengths.
You've Got a Friend in Learning
Explore how the Toy Story franchise uses powerful storytelling and memorable music to teach important life lessons about friendship, growth, change, identity, and belonging.
Kick, Score, Learn!
The world is coming to North America! Turn the 2026 FIFA World Cup into a global learning adventure with lessons that explore geography, culture, history, and teamwork while connecting students to the excitement of the beautiful game.
Broadway Kids, Big Dreams, and the Tony Awards: Why Child Performers Continue to Steal the Show
From Broadway debuts to Tony Award wins, child performers continue to captivate audiences with their talent, dedication, and star power. Explore why young actors remain some of theater’s most unforgettable stars.