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20+ creative alternative homework ideas for teachers

When giving homework, it must always be based on learning goals your students have to reach, just like in your lessons. But it’s sad to see that lots of teachers are using homework as extra lesson time. Of course, as a teacher, you’re on a clock. But that doesn’t mean your students have to suffer from it and keep working on those boring textbooks and worksheets at home.

Consider goals like attitudes, real-life experiences, and practice, physical exercise, social encounters, creative solutions, and philanthropy as crucial as your lesson goals. These are things students don’t just pick up in your classroom. These are things they pick up in life.

In this blog post, I’ll give you some innovative homework ideas that will engage your students more. These alternatives to traditional homework will thereby also teach your students new things that can’t be taught in the classroom. You will find a variety of homework ideas: online and offline.

I will mention homework alternatives for primary school and high school. Some of these ideas can be changed a little bit, so they are the perfect fit for the right audience.

20 Creative homework ideas

You can divide homework tasks into the following themes or categories:

• Crafts & arts
• Outdoor activities & outings
• Games and activities
• Physical activities
• Digital or computer activities
• Philanthropy & social work

💡 Good to know : all the ready-to-use homework activities are created with BookWidgets . You can easily create activities like these yourself or duplicate an activity below for free, edit it if needed, and share it with your students. You can do so in the examples separately, or you can find all the homework examples in the BookWidgets Blog group folder .

Crafts and arts homework

1. prepare a dish from a recipe book.

2. Make a board game

3. Create a birdhouse

4. Transform a fictional book character into a hand puppet

Outdoor homework activities and outings

5. coupon game.

Students can also go grocery shopping with their parents. Here, they have to read the ingredients of the products and help their parents choose the healthiest products for the best prices, figure out the best deal between the sizes of items, …

6. Visit the zoo

7. Visit the local dumping ground or container park

8. Build a tree house

Games and activities as homework

9. bookwidgets games.

10. Minecraft

11. Play Cards

12. Play Zoo Tycoon or Rollercoaster Tycoon

Physical homework activities

13. rope skipping.

Many rope-skipping songs let your students do different tricks while rope-skipping. This is an excellent opportunity for homework as well. Ask your students to transform a rope skipping song into a song with lesson content. Let them count or spell or even sum up the different states or capitals. To engage their lifestyles even harder, you can additionally give them the assignment to create a TikTok in which they are jumping and singing.

Click here to see how you can get Tiktok more involved in the classroom.

14. Walking quest

If there aren’t any walking quests in the neighborhood, you could ask your students to create a walking quest like this for their fellow students. What a fun day it will be!

15. Obstacle Quiz

In order for students to answer the questions, they have to run and pass a challenging parkour. This is a fun homework exercise, and in the end, it’s a great lesson starter or lesson end.

16. Swimming games

After the activity, they can fill out an Exit Slip:

Digital or computer homework activities

17. create a picture album.

This teaches them to handle the online software, add pictures and write without spelling mistakes. And of course, creating memories is so much fun!

18. Video job application

19. Your life in 10 minutes - video

20. Email pen-pals

Is it still too complicated? Read the messages from your students, before they send them, and provide them with some feedback.

Philanthropy and social homework

21. grow a community garden.

22. Help in a retirement home

23. Help at a homeless shelter

24. Collect litter

Here’s another homework tip: Don’t call homework “homework”. Call it a challenge. Homework has become a negative word for students, and I bet they start rolling their eyes as you even mention the word.

Still looking for more inspiration? Check out the blog on short films and lesson activities that spice up your Google Classroom . Tip: even if you don’t use Google Classroom, there is a lot of inspiration back here.

Above you have read single assignments. But, you also have the option to involve your homework in a project. Find out more here .

So, as I mentioned earlier, there are many fun alternatives to traditional homework. Now it’s up to you to apply this in the classroom as well. In this folder , you will find all the examples you have come across.

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6th September 2020

Creative Homework Ideas

How can you create homework assignments that build on the day’s lessons and encourage creative, student-led learning? It’s a challenge for most teachers, especially as motivating pupils to complete homework can add a whole extra layer to your lesson plans. But it’s essential to bridge the gap between teacher and student learning –  the skills gained through independent study reinforces knowledge from your class, as well as a host of other benefits:

• Extended learning time – outside of the constraints of the school day, students are free to learn at their own pace and in their own environment.
• Independent learning – vital skills for exam preparation and higher education
• Teaches students to be resourceful and to overcome challenges independently.
• Gives students the freedom to be creative in their learning, gain valuable problem-solving skills and confidence in their own abilities.

Tips For Setting Creative Homework

• Plan independent learning both in and out of the classroom – you can monitor students effectiveness and address issues that may arise in the classroom before they become problematic for pupils at home.
• Don’t leave homework assignment to the end of the lesson, rushing through the task might leave some students confused which inevitably leads to a lower homework completion rate. Write plenty of time for explaining homework assignments into your lesson planning – read our Beginner’s Guide To Lesson Planning here
• Homework should to not too easy nor not too hard, offering pupils a challenge that reinforced the topics learnt during the day
• Give room for creative expression – allowing students to add their own diagrams, decorations or chose their own project topics from a selection. 
• Try using peer or self-assessment to mark homework – a double whammy of reducing your workload and allowing pupils to take control of their own learning.
• Include timings and explicit steps for completing more complicated assignments, especially for pupils that you anticipate might struggle. Comprehension of the task is the biggest hurdle in getting pupils to work on an independent basis.
• Self-driven projects, posters, creative tasks and research are more exciting than standard comprehension tasks and might encourage pupils that find sitting and writing dull or hard to complete the homework set – give students the freedom to learn and be creative in their home study.
• Provide specific instructions and internet safety reminders for research-led assignments. It’s very easy for children to find research overwhelming with a vast amount of information available online. Provide suggested websites and links in your homework to keep things on track!
• Don’t introduce a new topic for homework – keep it to topics that you’ve already covered in class
• Taking note of the subjects that excite and engage your class and set homework accordingly – try keeping dryer topics and  for the classroom so that you can monitor engagement
• Mark work promptly – essential to keep students motivated to complete work in their own time!
• Offering students the opportunity to select the homework that they would like to do from a selection guarantees a higher rate of completion. We’ve seen some teachers create grids or sheets of homework assignments for the pupils to select, or offer baskets of activities for younger children to take home and complete with an adult.

Creative Homework Ideas For All Ages

Coming up with innovative ways for students to reinforce their knowledge at home can be difficult – many of these ideas would be suitable for lots of subjects with a little tweaking!

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15 Innovative School Homework Ideas to Make Learning Fun

Aashita Pillai

Aashita is a writer here at Suraasa and has formerly worked as a Teacher Mentor for a couple of years. She wields words like weapons to help readers get clear and concise information.

Introduction

General tips to keep students hooked to school homework, 15 innovative school homework ideas to engage your students, theme a: arts and crafts, theme b: physical and outside activities, theme c: digital activities, theme d: games, theme e: entrepreneurship.

“Hi teachers! I am your old friend, School Homework. Over time as education changed, so have I— thanks to the endless innovations that happened to me.  Let me take you through my life and the various innovations that made me your best friend- I was born in the 1920s to help students reinforce what they learned in class. Until the 1980s, I was basically just pen-and-paper-based assignments.  The Internet was born in 1983. From there onwards, I made my stride into the ‘digital era’.

Until the beginning of 2020, I was slowly being integrated within online platforms and technology to help students learn better. Then at the onset of 2020, the world plunged into the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools shifted to a ‘remote learning’ mode of education. During this pandemic, you and I became very crucial in ensuring the continuity of our students’ learning. You all embraced creative approaches to keep the students engaged. You leveraged interactive games, virtual simulations, & more to make me engaging. Gone are the days when you, my dear teachers, would limit your homework to worksheets, textbook questions, literature reviews, and reports. Today as we stand here in 2023, there is no limit to innovative and exciting homework formats! Well, that’s from me. See you in the classrooms!”

So teachers, we heard from homework about how it has evolved over time. As it said, many innovative ways have come up to reinforce our students' learning. So, are you ready to make your students fall in love with these new school homework ideas? Let’s begin with understanding some general tips to keep your students engaged with their school homework.

1. Make it Relevant and Meaningful 

Connect the school homework to their lives, interests, or current events to make it more meaningful and relatable. For example, if it’s Christmas time, you can ask your students to explore the themes of charity, storytelling, etc.

2. Give Them a Choice

Allow students to have some choice and autonomy in their assignments. Ask them to select the format (e.g. written format in the online medium, oral format in the offline medium) in which they want to submit their homework. When they feel a sense of ownership, they are more likely to be motivated and engaged. This is how you become a 21st-century teacher who uses differentiated learning. 

3. Celebrate Their Achievements

When children get appreciated for their achievements or good behaviour, it boosts their self-confidence. It encourages them to repeat those actions. This creates a positive learning environment. They are more likely to deliver results when appreciated for their actions. Hence, you can celebrate their achievements via small rewards, recognition or a display of their work in class.

Let's move to the next part of this blog, where we will share innovative school homework ideas that will turn mundane homework into engaging learning sessions!  After assigning any of these innovative homework ideas, you might never hear students’ innovative excuses to avoid homework! To give you a quick run-through, these ideas have been grouped under some common themes. Under each theme, you will learn how to use 3 ideas listed alongside relevant examples to comprehend it completely. Come along as we give the ratty old homework a MAKEOVER!

By infusing the joy of arts and crafts into school homework, you can tap into the innate curiosity and imagination of your students. And you never know, you might end up being the person that shaped the next Da Vinci! So, let’s get right into it:

1. Create Your Storybook

We all have heard stories. We have loved them and adored them. So why not give our students a chance to write one?  After the students submit their storybooks, you can review their stories and give personalised feedback. Such feedback addresses each student’s individual needs, strengths, and areas for improvement. This fosters a student-centric learning environment.  Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

2. Make Your Own Board Game

Do you remember the joy of gathering around a table, rolling a dice, and playing Snakes & Ladders? As kids and even as adults, many of us love spending our time playing board games.  Now, picture becoming the teacher that integrates school homework with a board game! Students can design board games and incorporate artistic elements into their theme, board layout, cards, etc. They can become architects of fun and learning!

Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

3. Construct a Birdhouse

Now, let’s tap into the sweet nostalgia of DIY(Do it Yourself) Projects. It could be something as simple as bedsheet forts or something a little more complex like a birdhouse 🙂 Won’t it be wonderful to watch your students feel a sense of accomplishment when they build their own handmade creations?  Let’s focus on the idea of constructing a birdhouse. By assigning students this homework, you’ll additionally be encouraging kinesthetic learning . 

Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely: 

Students love spending their time outdoors. Assigning school homework that requires them to be outside is a big plus! It will also help them apply what’s taught in class in real-life situations and promote active learning.

4. Participate in a Scavenger Hunt

Everyone loves a good old mystery! Give your students the chance to be modern-day ‘Sherlock Holmes’ as they set out on scavenger hunts.  Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

5. Maintain a Physical Activity Journal

In this digital age, where mobile and laptop screens often dominate, the majority of the students lead sedentary lifestyles. School homework which encourages physical activity, can be a game-changer! And what better than maintaining a physical activity journal that helps with it? Additionally, it will also promote the healthy habit of having an active lifestyle among students.  Getting students to journal can seem tough, but with the right motivation & incentives, it can be done. Additionally, this can also be a fun summer holiday homework, where students can keep track of their activities all summer! Encourage them to document their daily exercise triumphs. Push them to go beyond their own records! Ask them to explore science concepts- BMI, heart and pulse rates, diet, and nutrition! Once you do this, exercise will not just be about breaking a sweat anymore. It will also be something that incorporates learning! Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

6. Conduct a Survey at a Local Supermarket

This outdoor activity is an extremely fun option for school homework. Most kids love running through the different aisles in a supermarket. Introducing a concept like surveys here gives them a chance to do some ‘real-life’ work and also provides much-needed relief to their parents!  Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely: 

In the age of tech-savvy students, we often find parents complaining about the excess screen time with their kids. But what if you could harness the untapped potential in technology? Today's kids are already immersed in the digital world, so why not tap into their enthusiasm and merge it with learning?  Let’s look at some innovative methods of assigning digital activities for school homework:

7. Record a Virtual Job Application

This can be a fun homework assignment for students of all grades. One thing that we often forget as teachers is that school is not just about the present; it's also about the future. But often, we don’t discuss the future. This results in students being almost lost when it comes to their future career opportunities.  This is exactly where this school homework activity helps. Assigning school homework related to professions is a great chance for students to explore their career options. This, in turn, will help them be better prepared for life after school.  Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

8. Participate in Online Collaborative Projects

Online projects are a catalyst for active learning and student engagement. They can be a tool for you to create a dynamic learning environment that goes beyond traditional classroom boundaries. Additionally, these activities enhance digital literacy and empower students to leverage technology for learning. Working on online collaborative projects will also help students learn how to function together as a team. This is something that also prepares them for life beyond school, where it’s crucial to learn to work together.

9. Virtual Cultural Exchange

Cultural exchange events open doors to new horizons, offering students a unique chance to explore diverse cultures. By immersing them in new traditions, you develop acceptance, and empathy in your students. You give them a chance to have a broad and more inclusive perspective of the world. Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

Game-based school homework is one of the best ways to engage your students. Integrating learning within games creates a powerful synergy where education and entertainment merge seamlessly.  It’s time to tap into your students’ natural love for games and leverage it!

10. Use Minecraft as a Learning Tool

Ah, Minecraft! A name that brings back memories of endless adventures in pixelated landscapes. It’s a game that is a nostalgic reminder of our childhood.  But did you know that Minecraft can be more than just a game? It can be a powerful learning tool to level up the educational experience of your students.  💡Learn how to leverage Minecraft to make your classrooms more engaging! Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

11. Encourage Role-Playing Games

Lights, camera, action! Role-playing games(RPGs) let students step into the shoes of a character and bring lessons to life. Even though RPGs are not typically classified as games, their unique blend of learning and fun makes them ideal for educational purposes.  You can assign students to act out roleplays based on a historical event, scientific concept or work of literature. They can develop characters, write dialogues, and present this to the class. Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

12. Online Challenges

You can introduce online challenges like coding of varying difficulties for different grade levels. Platforms like Scratch or Code.org can be helpful for this purpose. Coding challenges offer hands-on experience to students. It allows them to practice coding concepts and algorithms in a practical and engaging manner.  Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

In today's competitive world, students who embrace innovative thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset stand out. As a teacher, you can nurture these qualities in your students via thought-provoking school homework. Such assignments can ignite students' passion for problem-solving, creative thinking, and strategic planning. Let’s look at some of the ideas below.

13. Pitch Your Business Idea

Have you watched shows like Shark Tank or Billion Dollar Buyer? Have you been completely captivated by the business pitches on these shows? Now, imagine doing the same for your students— unleashing their entrepreneurial spirit. It’s time to bring the hustle of the business world into your classrooms! Encourage students to develop a business idea and create a persuasive pitch. They should research their target market, competitors, and unique selling points. In fact, students can present their pitch using multimedia tools, such as slides or videos, highlighting the problem they're solving and the value their business brings. Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

14. Design a Mobile App

Smartphones have become an integral part of our lives. Think about the countless hours that you spend on your smartphone, exploring different apps that make your life easier. This is a practice growing like fire amongst kids as well and is cause for serious concern! What if they spend time on their phone and learn at the same time? This homework assignment encourages students to apply their creativity and technical skills to develop a concept for a mobile application. Additionally, you can also assign this as a holiday homework assignment and let students go wild with learning during summer! Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely:

*Technologies like designing mobile applications can be too complex for the primary school. Hence, we focus on this idea only for middle and high school students.

15. Set up a Stall at the School Fair

This homework acts as an Introduction to Business 101 class for students of all grade levels. Students get to decide what stall to put up, then work on the logistics and finally manage the stall and finances on D-Day. This will teach students real-world skills and give them a feeling of ownership. Let's look at a few examples to understand this school homework approach more closely: 

Grade-Specific Tips to follow while Preparing School Homework ‍

1. primary school students ‍.

• Keep it Interactive and Hands-on Younger children thrive on tactile and interactive experiences. Incorporate more of arts and crafts, storytelling, etc., to make homework enjoyable for them.
• Use Visuals Vibrant colours will capture their attention and make tasks visually appealing.
• Keep it Short Primary school students have limited attention spans. Give them small tasks that they can accomplish in a limited timeframe. ‍

2. Middle School students ‍

• Offer More Choices Middle schoolers are often teenagers already on the precipice of changes beyond their control. They will appreciate having some control over their learning. Allow them to choose topics or formats that align with their interests.
• Incorporate Technology Middle school students are often technologically savvy. Utilise online resources, interactive platforms, and digital tools to make homework more engaging and relevant to their interests.
• Encourage Independent Research Foster their curiosity by assigning research-based projects. Encourage them to explore various sources and present their findings in creative ways. ‍

3. High School Students ‍

• Encourage Critical Thinking and Analysis High schoolers are capable of higher-order thinking skills. Assign tasks that require critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical thinking.
• Encourage Self-expression Offer creative assignments that allow them to express their thoughts, opinions and ideas. Remember that they are young adults finding their voice in a loud world. Encourage them to write essays, create multimedia presentations, or engage in spirited debates.
• Push for Practical Application Assign tasks that connect to real-world situations, allowing them to see the relevance and importance of their learning. ‍

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In a world where school homework is generally met with students’ whining, you can use these approaches to turn it into a gateway for innovation! By infusing ideas such as game-based learning, digital activities, and arts and crafts, you can help students engage with school homework meaningfully. This will foster a lifelong love for learning among your students, ultimately helping them succeed in and beyond the classroom. Want a short compilation of all the amazing school homework ideas? Click the button below

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Creative Homework Ideas For Your Students

Setting appropriate homework tasks is a big part of your teaching role. Setting homework is an opportunity to ensure that your students have absorbed the lesson and can apply what they've learnt to individual study. Homework allows students to reflect on your teachings and broaden their understanding of a particular subject or topic.

However, motivating your class to view homework this way might be something of a challenge! Most young people find settling down to complete homework outside of school hours challenging. If the task feels overwhelming or difficult or seems monotonous, they might just go through the motions of getting it done rather than giving it their full energy and attention and completing it the best they can.

So how can you ensure students' love of learning continues outside the classroom and that they not only give their all to completing homework but actually enjoy it too?

By getting creative with the work you set and thinking about how you can engage and motivate students to complete their homework, you will undoubtedly see better results.

Here are some excellent homework ideas to help encourage creative, student-led learning.

Exciting, engaging homework ideas to keep your students paying attention

Write their own lesson plan.

If you want to give your students a chance to step into your shoes for the day, why don't you ask them to create their own lesson plan around a topic they've learnt about or are about to learn? This will give them a chance to showcase their knowledge, do research and think creatively. You'll also learn more about how your students like to work and what would make a good lesson from their perspective, which could help inform how you shape your lessons in the future.

Write a speech or story from a different perspective

If your students are learning about a famous historical figure or studying a classic text, why not get them to think about different perspectives? You could ask them to embody someone influential from a particular period or a character from a play or story and write a speech or story from that person's point of view.

Create a board game

Gamification is always a fun idea to try to inject energy into the classroom, and getting your students to create their very own board game is a fantastic way to keep things fun while also getting them engaged in their learning. Games could centre around a particular topic; they could be quiz-based, matching games, or number games - let them get as creative as they like. You can then have fun in class playing the best ones too.

Go on a treasure hunt

As a fun homework task that will get your students out and about, ask them to go on a treasure or scavenger hunt, finding certain things that are related to your topic. For younger children, this could be as simple as collecting leaves, flowers, or twigs they might find in their local park, or particular shapes or colours, but older children can benefit from this kind of task too by setting more complicated challenges.

Create a collage

Creating collages can be a fun and interesting way for students to demonstrate their learning, improve their research skills and use their creativity and imagination and can be based on a variety of different topics so they work well across lots of subjects. Encourage them to stick cutouts, fabrics, tickets, photographs, and any other relevant materials to make up their collages, and then they can take turns presenting these in class.

Film a video

If your students are older and have mobile phones, you could set a video-making task for them to do at home. This could involve interviewing friends and relatives about a topic or filming themselves talking about a specific subject, or answering a particular question. Students could share their videos in class and will love being able to use their phones in school for once!

Create a crossword

Get your students to think creatively about questions and answers by asking them to create their very own crossword puzzle, using the material you've taught them in class as a basis. You can ask them to bring all their crossword puzzles into class and then swap them with each other to see if other students can fit the answers in correctly.

Find fun facts

Almost every subject has weird and wonderful facts surrounding it. Did you know, for example, that the word 'hundred' derives from an old Norse term 'hundrath,' which actually means 120?! Or that water can both boil and freeze simultaneously? Encourage your students to find the most obscure or interesting facts about the subjects you are teaching them, and then you can all share your findings in class.

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Brilliant ideas from brilliant teachers (like you).

Ah, teaching sixth grade. Students fall into that sweet spot of demanding to be taken seriously but aren’t too cool to act out stories or play a group game. The wide range of sixth grade interests, abilities, and skills can be tricky to navigate, so we’ve gathered tips and ideas from our teacher community and around the web. You’ll love these ideas whether you’re a newbie to sixth grade or a longtime veteran.

Here are our favorite ideas for: The First Days of School, Classroom Management, Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, and the Arts. Check it out!

The First Days of School

1. introduce yourself creatively.

There’s nothing quite like the very first moment of the first day of school when you’re teaching sixth grade. You stand at the front of the classroom looking at all those expectant faces for the very first time. Then you have your chance to introduce yourself to your students, to let them know who you are and what they can expect over the year to come. We love these creative ways to introduce yourself .

2. Start the year with an icebreaker

Get to know your students right away—they’re likely new to the school as well as your class. Check out our icebreakers for middle school students .

3. Ask thoughtful questions

Sixth graders (and most middle schoolers, for that matter) aren’t known for offering up their opinions or thoughts as readily as younger students. Come prepared with questions that are easy for kids to answer. Check out our favorite introduction questions for middle schoolers .

4. Ask silly questions too

You’d be surprised at the depth and complexity of your students’ answers to silly questions, like “Would you rather fight 100 duck-sized horses or one horse-sized duck?” Their responses will tell you so much about their personalities in the best ways. You may thank me later. Get a list of fun questions from our icebreaker question list .

5. Know how to handle student differences

Sixth graders often struggle to understand and deal with other kids’ behaviors. Here’s how one teacher handles it: “I often ask my sixth grade students, ‘Did he choose to be like that?’ If they are reasonable, they will say no, and then I say, ‘Well you have a choice about how you will respond to that, and that will show everyone what sort of person you are.’ End of matter.” — Amy K.

6. Establish a culture of kindness

Print these free downloadable posters  to remind your students that kindness matters most of all.

7. Build your students’ social-emotional skills

Teaching sixth grade means building SEL skills. Use these read-alouds  to talk about everything from kindness to courage to trying your best.

8. Give students jobs

Even big kids like jobs. And assigning jobs like keeping the classroom library organized or managing the day’s worksheets keeps your classroom operating smoothly. Check out this big list of classic and unique classroom jobs .

Tips for Classroom Management

Sixth graders are nothing if not squirrelly. But they will fall in line and will enjoy helping you manage the classroom. Here’s how to manage your gaggle of sixth graders.

9. Build routine

“It’s the nature of the middle school beast. You just have to get used to having to say the same thing day in and day out. We are two-thirds of the way through the school year and I still say, every day, ‘Turn around, look at the person behind you, take their paper, hand it up.’ Build routine and then stick to routine.” — Tracy S.

Also, check out these must-teach classroom procedures .

10. Be prepared for cyberbullying

Sixth graders seem young, but they’re no strangers to the internet—42% of kids have been bullied online. Make sure you know how to address cyberbullying. One of the best ways to do so is getting kids to report it and address it by being “upstanders.”

We also have a bunch of anti-bullying resources here .

11. Have a “No Name” rack

When you’re teaching sixth grade, you’re bound to get a few (read: a zillion) papers with no name on them. Here’s a place to put them!

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12. Include student photos in your sub folder

OK, this idea comes from a kindergarten blog, but we’ve known enough mischievous sixth graders who like to trade places when there’s a substitute. As part of your sub folder, include student photos along with their names so there’s no confusion about who’s who.

Also, check out these tips for preparing a tough class for a substitute teacher .

13. Remember that consequences don’t always need to be immediate

When I first started teaching middle school, I’d often get stuck feeling like I had to have the perfect response on the spot. What do you do when you turn around to see a student moving ceiling tiles with a wand he made from attaching 13 markers? (Note: I still don’t know. I think I would just laugh.)

Instead of putting pressure on yourself to respond perfectly in that moment, say something like, “I need to think about how to respond to this. I’ll let you know what I’ve decided at the beginning of class tomorrow.”

Also, check out these logical consequences for the classroom .

14. Laminate your checklists

“I gave my middle school art students a blank laminated flow chart titled ‘What do I do next?’ They used markers to fill in the instructions while I told them verbally and also filled out one on the board. When they asked what was next, I told them to check the chart. It worked great! They can erase the chart when moving to the next activity.” —Abbie B.

Check out our picks for the best laminators for teachers .

15. Help students make up for lost time

Put all the materials that an absent student will need upon return—homework assignments, worksheets, discussion notes—in one place. Then, when the student returns, they can quickly select the material they missed without disrupting class.

16. Use expert groups

Group students into four equal “Expert Groups” that are strategically organized into heterogeneous groups by ability. Then, give each group a topic to cover or a task to accomplish. After the experts have learned about their topic or completed their task, they move into new groups to share what they learned with one another. This idea comes from Go to Teach .

17. Get to know executive functioning

Waiting their turn, not acting on impulse, and handling setbacks are all important for navigating middle school. Here are the executive functioning skills students should have in each grade .

18. Have students monitor their goals

Speaking of executive functioning, when you’re teaching your sixth grade students a new topic or or having them review, have them practice goal setting and their own progress monitoring. Idea Galaxy Teacher shares one way to have students monitor their progress, not perfection, in math.

19. Plan to let kids move

If you don’t plan it into the lesson, sixth graders will fidget, squirm, or find an excuse to get out of their seats. Assigning them partners that require them to get up and move, passing out sticky notes that they can record answers on and post them on the wall, or having them stand during math fluency drills are all ways to keep them moving.

Also, here’s a tool kit of free printables to help get your students up and moving during the day.

20. Don’t shy away from a theme

“Kids will say silly things about a theme being childish, but if you watch them, they love it. Go with your gut if you choose a theme — your kids will love it.” —Laura K.

“My theme for teaching 6th grade was ‘Be More Awesome’ from Kid President . We watched his videos, set goals, and brainstormed ways to be more awesome as individuals, as a group, and in the community. We did service and writing projects, and the kids and parents loved it.” —Sharon R.

If you need inspiration, here are our favorite middle school classroom decorating ideas .

21. Celebrate more than meeting standards

“I make it a habit to celebrate everything. It is easy to become discouraged if your goals have to be ‘meet standards,’ ‘be proficient,’ ‘read at grade level,’ etc. In many classrooms, there are a few (or more!) kids who may not meet those goals during your year together. I tell my students that we celebrate moving forward. I try to recognize kindness and good character whenever possible, and I try to recognize those moments that matter in a different way. Whether it is having a pencil two days in a row, finishing a book, remembering 8 x 7 = 56, or using the word of the week in written or spoken language. In many ways, the encouragement buoys my spirits as much as the students’!” —Joy

22. Get ahead of the piles

Sixth-grade teacher blogger Joy in 6th uses a work basket to keep papers from piling up. Her rule: No double basketing! She makes sure she checks in each paper and takes care of it (grades it, returns it, etc.) so papers don’t get stashed or pile up. Set a consequence or reward for keeping that basket clean, because more papers are always on the way!

23. Bring your sense of humor

Teaching sixth grade will try your patience. Students will exercise their excuses, their lack of rationality, their insistence on fairness, and developing a sense of justice. The best way to deal with it is a healthy dose of humor. To start, find the funny in the things your students say (including the names they give you), and bring in comics and memes to reinforce your lessons and directions. Also, check out these cheesy teacher jokes , as well as math jokes , science jokes , and history jokes .

Tips for Language Arts

ELA is a sweet spot for sixth graders, who are young enough to enjoy read-alouds and old enough to have deep discussions.

24. Give students choice in literature circles

Sixth graders love literature circles, which encourage strong discussion and ownership over reading. Build choice into your literature circles by providing them with a few novel choices and a blank calendar to plan out their reading. Check out these life-changing books for middle school and classic middle-grade books .

25. Introduce short stories—we have over 50

When teaching sixth grade, it can be a challenge to get your students interested in reading. The thought of tackling a thick novel can be overwhelming, especially during distance learning. These short stories for middle school are always a great choice .

26. Blackout poetry is the best

Blackout or erasure poetry is not only fun for kids, it’s super easy to scaffold for students who need more of a challenge or a little more help. Check out this blackout poetry how-to guide with examples and ideas . (P.S. It’s also a great second life for your torn and battered books!)

27. Include other poetry too

It can be hard to know which poems will spur your sixth graders into deep, meaningful discussion and which will leave them yawning. So we asked experienced teachers to share their favorite poems that always get a reaction, even from tweens. Check out the list of poems for middle school here .

28. Build vocabulary

Sixth graders are exposed to more and more academic vocabulary, or words that are related to specific topics. Think: adjacent , metamorphize , isotope , Mesopotamia . Teach these words, then have students work with them using visuals and games, with ideas from MiddleWeb .

Learn more: EAP Foundation

29. Introduce students to Socratic seminar

Sixth graders are ready to start more formal discussions of open-ended questions. Socratic seminars require work on the front end to create the questions and prepare students, but they’re worth it when students really get into rich discussion. Here’s an easy way to do Socratic seminar .

30. Give students choice in how to present their work

Sometimes you’ll want a traditional writing assignment to build students’ analytical skills. Other times, you may want to give students options. “I let my students work in groups and read part of a chapter and then teach it to the class. They do various things such as present graphic organizers, skits, raps, acrostics, etc.” —Brittney R.

31. Do close readings of movies

Help students apply the same critical thinking and analysis they do during close reading to movies by using short movies and TV clips. Have students watch the movie clips with purpose and spend time analyzing the clips in depth. Here’s more on the idea from MiddleWeb .

32. Stock your library with graphic novels

Graphic novels are a great way for any sixth grader to get interested in a new story. They’re particularly helpful for students who struggle with reading and can use the pictures to do the high-level thinking required in middle school. “Graphic novels help struggling readers and also help with writing.” —Meaghan G.

Some great graphic novels to use with sixth graders are Bone: Out From Boneville by Jeff Smith, Drama  by Raina Telgemeier, and Lewis & Clark by Nick Bertozzi. Also, check out our full list of middle school graphic novels .

33. Read aloud

Sixth graders still love to hear a read-aloud. Take advantage of this to read aloud a book that inspires your sixth graders to expand their world, and build empathy for characters similar to and different from themselves. Here’s a list of great read-alouds for 6th grade .

Tips for Math

Sixth graders need as much math connected to their actual lives as possible. Use these strategies to reactivate their math knowledge and keep them engaged.

34. Take up real-world math problems

Middle schoolers need to see math connected to the real world. Frame math lessons in actual scenarios with these lessons from PBS that will have students using ratios and proportions in a vending machine, or measuring variability with data from wildfires.

35. Post the essentials

Check out these sixth grade math essentials posters from Teachers Pay Teachers (free). To start, project the posters at the start of a lesson. Then have hand-outs ready for students who need reminders.

36. Get graphing dry-erase boards

Check out these graphing dry-erase boards to engage students in graphing work.

37. Build in writing time

Whether your school requires it or not, having your math students write not only builds interdisciplinary connections but helps sharpen literacy skills (which benefits everyone!). One teacher I know has students write children’s books using geometry concepts with accuracy, and then they actually read them to K-2 students.

38. Keep math centers moving

When teaching sixth grade, math centers are a great way to differentiate your classroom and engage sixth graders in math practice. For example, here’s how Middle School Math Man organizes math centers.

39. Assign an unforgettable math project

Every sixth grader is wondering what they’d do with a million dollars, so let them try it out with The Million Dollar Project .

40. Make math problems relevant

Ask your colleagues, staff, and administration how they’re using math in what they’re currently doing or planning. Then have your students help out! “Mr. Reynolds is making a sweet potato casserole for the English department Thanksgiving potluck and wants to make sure he can feed everyone. If he’s using a 9 x 13-inch pan, what size pieces should he cut to feed all 12 teachers in the English department?” Have them make a video with their answer to send to Mr. Reynolds. Word problems feel so different when they’re real .

41. Have math resources on hand

Sixth grade math covers a lot of ground, so you’ll want a lot of help at your fingertips. “We use Illustrated Math, the Georgia State resources, and EngageNY. Also brush up on ratios.” —Ingrid S.

Check out this list of our favorite math supplies for middle school .

Tips for Social Studies

From ancient Mesopotamia to government, sixth grade social studies covers a lot of ground.

42. Bring GRAPES to your ancient civilizations lesson

Mr. and Mrs. Social Studies help students understand the main elements of ancient civilizations with the acronym GRAPES:

• Achievements

Incorporate the GRAPES structure into your lessons to make sure students have all the essential info.

43. Teach the branches of government

More than ever, our country is examining the laws that were put in place to protect and guide us. It can be overwhelming, however, to explain exactly how that works. To help you give your lesson plans a boost, we’ve put together this list of resources that help teach kids about the branches of government.

44. Start the movie projector

Films are a great way to make history come alive or offer another representation of a favorite novel when you’re teaching sixth grade. Some middle school movie recommendations from our community: Remember the Titans , The Color of Freedom , Pay It Forward , Rudy , Mad Hot Ballroom , October Sky , Stand and Deliver , Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken , and Mr. Holland’s Opus. All these films clearly present characters and themes that your students will remember long after middle school. Also, check out this big list of educational Netflix shows .

45. Get ready to go back in time

Here’s how one of our community members handled teaching ancient civilizations, a topic that can seem out of touch for sixth graders: “Students created cubes (made of poster board and cut and glued with hot glue) to create an informational cube about Egyptians. Then, students made commercials to get ‘tourists’ to visit their locations and they made brochures. For ancient Egypt, they make a sarcophagus. And for the Renaissance, they make a medieval feast.”  —Brittney R.

46. Use online learning

There are some amazing websites out there for teaching sixth grade social studies lessons. Check out this big list of social studies website favorites .

47. Introduce debate

“We do a debate between the Patriots and the Loyalists (with costumes). The kids LOVED this activity.” —Sherrie R.

Check out this big list of debate topics for middle school .

Tips for Science

Sixth graders are budding scientists—curious about everything and just starting to work on more advanced experiments. Just keep a close eye on them when the Bunsen burners are out.

48. Bring SpongeBob into science class

Middle school is likely the first time that students are in a lab. Teach lab safety with some humor and a friendly sponge. Use this SpongeBob science safety lesson from Middle School Science and we’re sure students will refer back to it all year.

49. Conduct appropriate science experiments

Like kids of every age, sixth grade students love hands-on science! Teachers do, too, because when you’re teaching sixth grade, the learning is a lot more meaningful when students see concepts in action. This roundup of sixth grade science projects and activities has a little something for everyone — from biology and ecology to physics and chemistry.

50. Schedule labs first

“Try mixing up your teaching style by introducing topics with a lab first. Let the students get a hands-on feel for the material before any type of lecture is used.” —Christie E.

51. Pull up a science website

Science is exciting. Unfortunately, students may say they don’t like science because textbook lessons can be a little dry. Whether you’re in the classroom or teaching online, finding the right resources can bring these complex concepts to life! To help you get started, here’s a list of the best science websites for middle school .

52. Read the newspaper in science class

“Throw in current events as much as possible! My students love when a topic we cover relates to something happening now … for example, when we touched on viruses, we took a day to discuss the truths and myths of Ebola!” –Christie E.

Tips for the Arts

Sixth graders are all about self-expression. They’re at the start of that middle school journey. Use art to help them understand and express themselves.

53. Give them the stage

“I use a great company called Bad Wolf Press for plays. They sell short musicals (curriculum based). They are funny, and you can be as simple as you like with costumes and scenery.” —Rhona C. 

Plus check out these steps to create your own readers theater scripts.

54. Incorporate classical music into art class

Have students chill out or merge art and music by having them draw along to a score. Spread out butcher paper or give each student their own piece of paper and let the music flow. Here’s our favorite classical music for the classroom .

55. Social media is your best friend for artsy ideas

Instagram in particular is a great resource for collecting ideas when you’re teaching sixth grade art classes. My favorite? Lambie_k on Instagram. I mean, just look at this backpack-wearing narwhal. The ocean swirls! The northern lights!

56. Get crafty

Even sixth graders like to make crafts like duct tape hearts for Valentine’s Day, flower pens for Mother’s Day, or 3D shaped flip-books in math. Also, it’s even better if crafts overlap with other concepts!

57. But don’t assume they can handle glitter

“My sixth graders cannot handle glue or glitter. Found that out the hard way this year.” —Sharon R.

Do you have any great tips for teaching sixth grade? Share them in the comments below!

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Creative Homework Ideas

Learn Bright Lessons include many creative ideas for classroom instruction and student learning. Students are asked to work independently or with their peers, fostering their collaboration skills. Of course, the lessons also include many traditional learning exercises. Such as, multiple-choice questions, matching, fill in the blank responses, and others. Since every school and classroom is different, any lesson used with students can be adapted.

Whether you are assigning homework based on Learn Bright lessons or your own school’s curriculum, the homework you assign is essential for learning. Some schools across the country have banned assigning homework to students while others limit the amount each night. If you do assign homework, there are several creative ideas you can use that will motivate your students to complete the homework you assign.

Creative hands-on learning activities and other similar learning ideas in the classroom are quite effective. They can be just as effective at home as well for a wide variety of subjects and assignments. In every student’s home, there is “stuff” and other resources that can be accessed to help students review a concept taught at school. Here are a few samples for different subjects:

MATH – Multiplication Facts

 Students use the numbers that appear on product labels and multiply them together. Not only do they get multiplication practice, but they may also be introduced to a food label in a new way. It encourages the students to read food and other product labels. In this way, they can relate what they learn in class to the real world. Showing them when they will use these concepts in their everyday lives.

SCIENCE – Solids, Liquids, Gases

Students conduct a home or neighborhood search for items that are solids, liquids, or gases. For example, they can open the refrigerator and list milk, juice, and other beverages as liquids. The containers, butter, veggies, and more as solids. Carbonated drinks can be listed as containing gas. You can ask them later about eggs or Jell-O and other items that may be both solid and liquid. This reinforces their learning by allowing them to explore and use their creativity to complete the assignment.

SOCIAL STUDIES – Older Adult Interviews

 Students may be studying topics in history from the past 50 to 100 years. With this exercise, they interview an older adult who lived through the event that they are studying. They obtain opinions and feelings related to the event. They also confirm (or dispute) facts the students have been taught. Finally, they discuss how the person was affected by the event. This gives them a deeper understanding of that event and shows them the value of primary sources.

LANGUAGE ARTS – Parts of Speech Search

Students practice identifying the seven parts of speech while at home. They do this by listing examples that are used during family conversations or those words found on product labels.

Describing Things

Students use each of the five senses to write descriptive sentences related to things at home or in the neighborhood. The aroma of dinner, the sound of cars passing on the street, the sight of moving tree branches, the feel of a parent’s hug, or the taste of a spicy meal. This allows them to connect the lesson to the real world. It allows them to think about their surroundings in a new and interesting way.

READING – Read and React

Students are asked to read aloud a passage from their favorite story or novel. Next, they ask family members or close neighbors for their reactions and opinions about a character/event from the passage. Students record the information and discuss it with the listener. This illustrates that different people may notice different things while reading. It gives the student a chance to practice discussing literature from a young age.

MUSIC – Favorite Music  

Students will listen to a parent or other family member’s favorite genre of music. Then, list the instruments they hear, share their opinions of the sound, and discuss other artists from a particular era. This encourages them to engage with the music on a level they normally would not.

ART – Art Critic

Nearly all homes include some type of painting, picture, or sculpture on display. Students take a photo of an art piece in their home and share their opinion of the art piece with a family member. They can discuss the age of the work of art, how it adds to the room’s décor, why it’s significant to their family, and more. Students will gain valuable practice analyzing images and thinking about art with this homework assignment.

HEALTH – Food Search

The students conduct a food search, identifying healthy versus unhealthy foods. Next, they list reasons why they may be considered healthy or unhealthy, and reviewing food labels. This teaches students to think about what they eat. Hence giving them a fun and interactive activity to do for homework.

There are many, many more creative homework ideas you can use for at-home assignments for your students. Think outside the box when assigning homework. Practice incorporating interactive elements so that students aren’t just sitting at their desk. Try to create and develop assignments that kids will want to do. Avoid the assignments that kids simply have to do. Think of the real-world applications for your lesson material as inspiration and build your homework assignments around that. Creative homework assignments can be fun and, at the same time, teach and enhance subjects introduced in the classroom.

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6th Grade Art Projects: Paintings, Floor Plans, Pop Arts, DIYs, And More

April 1, 2024 //  by  Nicole Muir

Your 6th grade students can create some excellent design projects as they learn about the elements of design and famous artworks, as well as artists, from the past. Whether your students are working on drawings or mixed media assignments using a colored pencil, watercolor, or clay, they will be learning many valuable skills.

If you are an art teacher, mainstream classroom teacher, or any type of instructor, you will be able to find many different resources to support the childrens’ artistic experiences. You will be able to lead your students in these lessons and create these crafts with simple materials you will likely already have.

1. Geometric Hearts

Your students can create dimensions using different shading techniques. This activity can especially be implemented around Valentine’s Day . Your students can also play with different shades of the same color to achieve this special effect.

Learn more: Deep Space Sparkle

2. Dream Home Floor Plan

This fantastic activity can be accomplished with very simple materials: a piece of paper and markers. Your students can try their hand at outlining the house they live in. They can fill extra work time by designing their dream home. You will be surprised how they fill in the sections!

Learn more: lms Art Avery

3. Oil Pastel Line, Color, and Movement

You can support your students as they learn about the elements of art: line, color, and movement in this oil pastel project. You can challenge your students to use many different colors, create patterns, or experiment with smudging the oil pastels.

Learn more: Incredible Art

4. Pop Art Pizza

This pop art project will allow your students to connect with Andy Warhol, an artist from the past, as they integrate popular culture images. This lesson can be supported by the teacher encouraging them to use bright and bold colors to make their work pop.

Learn more: Elements of the Artroom

5. Sharpie Cone

This design looks very intricate but is simple to achieve. Including this project in your next art period will engage your students as they work to achieve this effect. This is an awesome project to add to your yearly art rotation because the results look so interesting!

Learn more: Art with Mrs. Filmore

6. Decorative Paper Lanterns

These paper lanterns can be beautiful and informative. The possibilities are endless with this cool papercraft. You could set a theme or color scheme for your students to work with or create designs in the styles of past artists.

Learn more: Green Bay Art Room

7. Onomatopoeia Art

Integrating literacy into your tasks will benefit your art students. This task combines literacy and math to allow your students to illustrate words that communicate sound to readers. This is an interesting design challenge for any young artist!

Learn more: Jamestown Elementary Blog

8. Creature Painting

9. Origami Dragon Eye

These eyes draw you in so much that you forget that they are origami! If your class is currently learning about reptiles in science class, then this is the perfect activity to integrate into your next session.

10. Still Life Jar

Creating this still life jar is reminiscent of sketchbook drawings. This is a great 6th grade art project because it allows students to practice a variety of vital skills. It looks like a fancy project but the process is easy to achieve for your young learners!

Learn more: Art Teacher Inla

11. Winter Sloth

Your students can channel their inner sloth by designing the cute winter creature. They will paint their winter sloth in the foreground and color the rest of the entire paper with beautiful white and blue tones to achieve this snowy and icy result.

12. Sugar Skull Art

Your students can create these fantastic Day of the Dead projects using bright colors to make their creations pop and stand out. This is the perfect project to teach your students about the importance of symmetry in artistic works as well as the importance of picking the right images.

Learn more: Glitter Meets Glue

13. Camouflage Drawing Challenge

Students can create these designs with pencil and then outline their work again with a black Sharpie or black marker. You could even try having the students do this activity a little differently – using white pencil crayons on black construction paper.

Learn more: The Art of Education

14. Piet Mondrian Suncatchers 

The finished product will make all the work and time worthwhile. Using some paint, a picture frame, and a few other basic materials, you can have an art lesson that focuses on a brilliant artist from the past while letting your students connect to art history in their own way.

Learn more: School Time Snippets

15. Paul Klee Art

Your sixth grade art students can also learn about this creative artist by creating their own work. This is a quick project that can be done with on-hand materials that can be made into squares of color. It can turn into a writing project about the artist’s life.

Learn more: 123 Homeschool 4 Me

16. Foil Painting

This project features a shiny background and a classic project. Students can paint whatever they’d like, but spacescapes and bold geometric patterns are a great place to start. It’s also a great introduction to concepts like medium and texture.

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17. Clay Flower Bouquets

This project helps students render images in 3D, thanks to the painted paper background and modeling clay flowers in the foreground. It’s also a great segue into learning about artists who featured flowers with different techniques, such as O’Keeffe and Van Gough.

Learn more: Painted Paper Art

18. Sculptures with Calder

These mini versions of huge public-space sculptures help students identify and understand the important elements of installations. The small paper sculptures draw on Calder’s style, which features funky shapes and bright colors. It’s a fun way to explore abstract sculpture, too!

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19. Minecraft Selfies

In this project, students recreate a selfie in a Minecraft-inspired self-portrait. It’s a great way to use graph paper and to get kids thinking in 3 dimensions with some safe squares to guide their proportions. Plus, the style is super familiar to 6th graders!

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20. Captivating Visuals with Pulled String

Teach your kids about the essence of spirals with this simple activity. The technique relies on experience and experimentation, so it’s a great piece for discussion and practicing prediction skills. The best part is that it makes good use of the leftover strings and watercolors that you have from previous projects!

Learn more: Tinker Lab

21. Alien Creature Name Art

Kids will love learning about form and shape with this name art project. First, they write their names in block letters, being careful with the “highs” and “lows” of each letter. Then, they mirror that shape and decorate it like an alien creature. The final product is highly personalized on several different levels!

Learn more: Happiness is Homemade

22. Corner Bookmarks

These DIY bookmarks are different from the traditional strips of paper, and they’re highly customizable. Simply teach your students how to fold the basic shape and base of the bookmark, and then set them free to decorate it however they’d like!

Learn more: Etsy

23. 2-Ingredient Cloud Dough

This hands-on activity makes an easy tactile dough that students can use for modeling future projects or just for fun. It only takes a few minutes to make the dough, and unlike other slime or dough projects, this one actually smells really great!

Learn more: Woo Jr.

24. Handmade Journals

Sixth grade is a big year for most kids since it marks the end of their elementary school days and the beginning of their middle school years. Help them make a journal where they can track their experiences, struggles, and achievements throughout this key time in their lives. These journals also make great gifts for holidays.

Learn more: A Beautiful Mess

25. T-Shirt Yarn for Big Projects

You can use old, unwanted t-shirts and other cotton garments to make a strong, thick yarn. Then, use this yarn for heavy-duty projects such as rugs. Kids can easily learn “arm knitting” and complete the project without any fancy equipment.

Learn more: eHow

26. Woven Friendship Bracelets

This summer camp classic is a fun way to introduce the weaving medium to students, and also a great way to encourage camaraderie in the classroom. It uses a basic round cardboard loom and embroidery thread. You can also through in some beads and other decorations to make the bracelets extra special!

Learn more: Michael Ann Made

27. Scratch Art

Have kids start by making the background colors with oil pastels on construction paper. Then, completely cover those colors with black oil pastel. Finally, take a toothpick, disposable skewer, or disposable chopstick and start scratching patterns from the black layer. The colors will really shine through!

Learn more: Nurture Store

28. Parodies of American Gothic

In this drawing project, students will look at the classic painting American Gothic and discuss the underlying messages, themes, and context of the painting. Then, they’ll make a contemporary version that plays on the same themes in today’s context.

Learn more: The Lost Sock

29. Nebula Jars

This piece uses upcycled glass jars, cotton balls, paint, and glitter to make a galaxy that you can hold in your hand. The end result is really astounding, even though the project itself is very straightforward. It’s a great way to tie in science lessons or even popular culture in the art classroom.

Learn more: Mom Dot

30. Upcycled Planters

These handmade planters are a great way to use up the plastic containers that are left around the classroom. Students can use a variety of materials and media to decorate the containers, and the finished product makes an excellent gift or keepsake.

Learn more: Craving Some Creativity

31. Raised Salt Painting

Just by adding a bit of salt and glue to standard watercolors, you can create a whole new level to basic paintings. Try combining the raised salt paint with normally painted backgrounds to teach kids about texturing and highlighting.

Learn more: Artful Parent

32. Sidewalk Chalk Paint

This activity is perfect for a lovely summer day. It also makes great use of leftover or otherwise unusable sidewalk chalk that’s left lying around. With some water and oil, you can make sturdy chalk paint that will allow your kids to decorate the sidewalks with bold and beautiful creations.

Learn more: The Best Ideas for Kids

33. Painting with Bubbles

In this activity, students use bubbles to paint with watercolors. Then, they can either stop there or use the interesting colors and unpredictable patterns as a background for further painting. It’s a fun new way to think outside the box and lay an unexpected and flexible foundation for the final product.

Learn more: Early Learning Ideas

34. Recycle Fabric Mache Bowls

These make for a great gift, and with the right shape, they’re great for holding plants, too. You can use leftover plastic containers as the base, and upcycled fabric too. It’s a great way to open up a conversation about reusing and recycling with your kids.

Learn more: Mosswood Connections

35. Japanese Wire Sculpture

This is a great lesson in expression and representation because kids look at everyday or natural objects. Then, with a variety of colors, they wrap wire to represent these objects. The best part is that they always have tactile access to the items while they’re working, so they can experiment with different ways to get the right shapes, sizes, and representations.

36. Accordion Books

Middle schoolers love to tell stories, and an accordion book is a great way to express their experiences. You can use all kinds of materials and media to illustrate the book, and the easy layout of the book means that kids can focus on the content rather than the construction.

Learn more: Joanne Sharpe Art

37. Pancake Art

This out-of-the-box project takes you out of the classroom and into the kitchen. Using pancake batter of different colors, make patterns and pictures in the pan. It’s a fast-paced activity and the results are delicious!

Learn more: Weird Unsocialized Homeschoolers

38. Build Your Own Magnetic Building Set

This is a project that keeps on giving. Using upcycled cardboard, magnets, and some decorating materials, you can make your very own magnetic building set. This is a great way to introduce STEAM concepts and practice form and physics together.

39. Glass Gem Magnets

This activity requires students to think small. The whole “canvas” of the project is the size of a button, so students should carefully select what they highlight on each magnet. The glass gem on top gives a cool distortion effect. These pieces make great gifts or collectibles.

40. Objects in Detail

Here, students will look at the tiny details of everyday objects and then recreate them in larger proportions. It’s a great study in still life, and it gives a new perspective to things that students are used to seeing. Offer complex and interestingly shaped objects for kids to manipulate and draw in the classroom.

Learn more: Arte a Scuola

41. Design a Tiny House

Kids will have fun designing a tiny house that will meet their functional needs while also being visually appealing. It’s a great lesson in form and function, and it’s a fun way to get to know students’ hobbies and interests as well!

Learn more: Teachers Pay Teachers

42. Milk Carton Design

In this project, students learn about advertising in their daily lives. Then, they design a milk carton to try to make a normal object even more appealing. Talk about the different techniques, styles, and trends in advertising and packaging to really drive these points home.

Learn more: Tracy Fortune

43. Botanical Prints

All you need is some leaves or petals from the great outdoors and some simple watercolors. Use the leaves and petals as a stamp to create patterns and scenes. The final product can be as complex or as simple as the young artist desires. Be aware that these pieces do take a long time to dry.

44. Cell Phone Holder

This practical project results in a customized and handy mobile phone stand. It is a great gift item, and it’s a fun way to work with clay. Many clay projects have become predictable pinch-pots, so it’s great to see new techniques and end products in clay.

Learn more: Hatiffant

45. Reductionist Prints with Kieth Haring

This is a great way to explore recent art history and a new medium. Students make multiple prints of the same image, changing the colors as they go along. The result is bold and colorful statement pieces that really showcase their creativity.

Learn more: Chucks and Crayons

These tasks are beneficial to add to any art lesson rotation you might have. Many of them use simple materials or basic supplies. They can also be made more complex or challenging regarding the design elements if you feel your students would enjoy taking on more intricate tasks.

There is also a lot your students can learn from these tasks. Learning about different elements of design, like movement, color, and line, for example. You can also use these ideas as springboards into discussions about artists from the past that still have stylist influence today. Your grade six students will have fun and learn while they do it!

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Math Project Ideas for Class 6 Students

Math projects allow students to approach math in a creative and engaging way. It encourages them to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to mathematical problems. Involving students in collaboration and teamwork, provides them with the opportunity to work together, share ideas, and learn from one another. Moreover, math projects help students develop their critical thinking skills by encouraging them to analyze, interpret, and apply mathematical concepts to real-world problems. This article will guide you to some interesting math projects for class 6 students. 

Interesting Math Projects for Class 6

Here are a few more math project ideas for class 6 students:

1. Geometry Art Project

In this project, students can create geometric art using shapes, lines, and angles. They can draw their art by hand or use computer software to create digital art.

• Colored pencils or markers

Instructions:

• Start by drawing a large geometric shape on your paper, such as a triangle, square, or hexagon. Use your ruler and compass to make sure the sides are straight and the angles are accurate
• Divide the shape into smaller geometric shapes, such as triangles, rectangles, or parallelograms. You can do this by drawing lines from one corner to another, or by bisecting the sides with a ruler and compass
• Choose a color for each smaller shape and fill it in with colored pencils or markers. You can use different colors for each shape, or use shades of the same color to create a gradient effect
• Repeat this process for each smaller shape within the larger shape. You can choose to fill in all the shapes, or leave some blank to create a more abstract design
• Once you have filled in all the shapes, you can add details or patterns to each one using colored pencils or markers. You can also add shading or highlights to create a three-dimensional effect
• Finally, you can mount your finished artwork on a colorful background, such as construction paper or cardstock, and display it in your classroom or at home

Bonus : You can also create a series of geometric art pieces using different shapes and color schemes, and display them together to create a cohesive art exhibit.

By completing this project, students will not only learn about geometric shapes and angles but also develop their creativity, fine motor skills, and attention to detail.

2. Math Puzzles and Games

Students can create math puzzles and games that challenge their classmates to use their problem-solving skills. They can create crosswords, Sudoku, or math board games.

• Access to a computer with internet connection
• Start by researching different types of math puzzles and games, such as crossword puzzles, Sudoku, math riddles, and logic puzzles
• Choose one or more types of puzzles or games to create for your project. For example, you can create a crossword puzzle that focuses on math vocabulary or a Sudoku puzzle that uses multiplication and division
• Use a pencil to create a draft of your puzzle or game on paper. You can use graph paper to help you create neat and organized puzzles
• Once you have a draft, use colored pencils or markers to create a final version of your puzzle or game. You can also use a computer to create a digital version of your puzzle or game using software like Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
• Test your puzzle or game to make sure it is challenging but not too difficult. You can ask your classmates or friends to test it out and give you feedback
• Finally, create a presentation to showcase your puzzle or game. You can create a PowerPoint presentation or a poster that includes instructions and examples of how to play

Bonus : You can also create a math board game that incorporates different math concepts , such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. You can use game pieces, a game board, and dice to make it more interactive.

By completing this project, students will not only learn about different types of math puzzles and games but also develop their creativity, problem-solving skills, and presentation skills.

3. Math and Music

Students can explore the connection between math and music. They can research the mathematics behind music theory, musical scales, and time signatures. They can also create their own musical composition using mathematical patterns. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a math and music project for class 6:

• Musical instrument (optional)
• Start by researching the connections between math and music. You can research the mathematical patterns in musical scales, time signatures, and rhythm
• Choose a specific topic within math and music, such as the Fibonacci sequence in music or the mathematical patterns in musical chords
• Create a presentation that explains your chosen topic. You can use PowerPoint or Google Slides to create your presentation. Make sure to include visual aids, such as images, charts, or graphs
• If you have access to a musical instrument, try playing different scales or chords to hear the mathematical patterns. You can also use online tools, such as virtual keyboards or music software, to explore different musical patterns
• Finally, create a musical composition that incorporates the mathematical patterns you have learned about. You can use a musical notation software, such as MuseScore, to create your composition.

Bonus : You can also create a musical performance that demonstrates the mathematical patterns in music. You can perform your composition for your classmates or record a video of your performance.

By completing this project, students will not only learn about the connections between math and music but also develop their research skills, creativity, and musical abilities.

4. Math and Sports

Students can investigate the math used in sports. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a math and sports project for class 6:

• Sports equipment (optional)
• Start by researching the connections between math and sports. You can research the mathematical concepts used in different sports, such as distance, angles, and speed
• Choose a specific sport or activity to focus on, such as basketball, soccer, or running
• Create a presentation that explains the mathematical concepts used in your chosen sport or activity. You can use PowerPoint or Google Slides to create your presentation. Make sure to include visual aids, such as images, diagrams, or graphs
• If you have access to sports equipment, try measuring different distances or angles using a ruler or measuring tape. You can also use online tools, such as speed calculators, to explore different mathematical concepts
• Finally, create a mathematical analysis of a sports game or activity. For example, you can calculate the distance a soccer ball travels during a game or the speed of a runner during a race

Bonus : You can also create a sports game that incorporates mathematical concepts. For example, you can create a basketball game that requires players to calculate angles and distances to make shots.

By completing this project, students will not only learn about the connections between math and sports but also develop their research skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity.

5. Math and Money

Students can learn about budgeting and financial planning. They can create a budget plan for a week, a month, or a year. They can also research different types of investments and create a pretend investment portfolio. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a math and money project for class 6:

• Start by researching the connections between math and money. You can research the different mathematical concepts used in finance, such as interest rates, percentages, and budgeting
• Choose a specific topic within math and money, such as compound interest or budgeting
• Use online tools, such as finance calculators or budgeting software, to explore different mathematical concepts related to money. You can also practice calculating percentages and interest rates using paper and pencil
• Finally, create a budget for a hypothetical situation. For example, you can create a budget for a family vacation or a monthly household budget. Use your math skills to calculate expenses, income, and savings

Bonus : You can also create a mock investment portfolio and track its performance using real-world stock market data. This can help you learn about investment strategies and risk management.

By completing this project, students will not only learn about the connections between math and money but also develop their financial literacy, problem-solving abilities, and analytical skills.

6. Math and Nature

Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating a math and nature project:

• Camera (optional)
• Start by researching the connections between math and nature. You can research the different mathematical concepts used in nature, such as patterns, symmetry, and shapes
• Choose a specific topic within math and nature, such as fractals or Fibonacci sequences
• Create a presentation that explains your chosen topic. You can use PowerPoint or Google Slides to create your presentation. Make sure to include visual aids, such as images, diagrams, or videos
• Use online tools, such as fractal generators or geometry software, to explore different mathematical concepts related to nature. You can also go on a nature walk and take pictures of patterns and shapes in the natural environment
• Finally, create a project that showcases the connections between math and nature. For example, you can create a collage of natural patterns or a drawing that incorporates mathematical concepts found in nature

Bonus : You can also create a 3D model of a natural object or landscape using math and geometry principles.

By completing this project, students will not only learn about the connections between math and nature but also develop their observation skills, creativity, and analytical skills.

Including the above-listed math projects in students’ activities can make them feel confident in their abilities. Successfully completing a math project can boost a student’s confidence and self-esteem, helping them to feel more positive about their abilities in math and more motivated to continue learning.

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15 Creative 6th Grade Classroom Ideas

By Beth Roberts | Last Updated April 26, 2022

If you’ve ever been stuck on what to do to keep your sixth graders engaged and learning, or if you’re just looking for some fresh ideas to try with your class, you’ll want to read on. These 15 classroom ideas will keep your students glued to the lesson until the end!

We all know that by the time kids reach sixth grade, they’ve often lost their early enthusiasm for education. And at this point, it can be tough coming up with new ways of teaching them without having them lose interest quickly! Thankfully, these creative 6th-grade classroom ideas will make any teacher’s life much easier! You’re likely to discover something here that piques your interest as a teacher.

Throughout the school year, you may inspire your pupils to develop their creativity using these 15 simple classroom ideas and ready-to-go design templates. Soon, you’ll notice flashes of inspiration blazing across the classroom!

Why Is Classroom Creativity Critical?

When a teacher incorporates creativity development into the school day , pupils have a greater chance of long-term success in various areas. They can gain confidence and skills in self-expression, as well as in developing and executing innovative ideas. According to Gallup research, children in schools that placed a greater emphasis on creativity and transformational technology also performed better in the following areas:

– Resolving issues.

– Critical thinking.

– Retaining data.

– Demonstrating a higher level of comprehension.

– Connecting disparate themes.

– Examining through standardized examinations.

Creative problem solving is also extremely entertaining, stimulating, and energizing. Fun learning activities that empower children to exercise their creative muscles can help them maintain a higher sustained focus and overall enjoyment.

Even if there are no visually appealing “products” of in-class creativity, it is an extremely valuable ability for students to develop. When a learning environment is structured to develop children into stronger learners, problem solvers, critical thinkers, and innovators, it prepares them for greater success outside the classroom.

Creative 6th Grade Classroom Ideas

As an educator, it is up to you to infuse your classroom environment with creativity. Your technique will differ depending on leading an elementary classroom or instructing a high school class. However, the following list of suggestions can assist you in getting started:

1. Try Out The Basketball Review Game.

Because of basketball’s expanding popularity, the simple game of putting a ball into a hoop may be transformed into a fun, instructive review game for people of all ages and ability levels. Girls and boys both enjoy it, especially when teams are engaged and the score is tight. 

– Make or buy a cheap ball out of rolled-up newspaper.

– Get a basket or, if large enough, a garbage can.

– Split the class into at least two groups (or more, depending on the class size).

– Ask a student from each team to answer review questions from the book (or make up your own). Whatever the case, the pupils must talk and respond correctly.

– Once the pupil has correctly answered the question, they are free to shoot. They can score two points (by standing near the basket) or three points (slightly farther away). They gain points if they make it. If not, proceed to the next team/student.

Because everyone gets a turn and talks, this is a really basic yet effective game. Make sure to set some ground rules for yourself as well. For example, if a student attempts to speak while another student is answering a question, they lose points or cannot shoot. This game can be utilized for review because it encourages students to speak up and apply their knowledge.

2. Find Classroom Library Books

Whether you’re a teacher for elementary kids or high school students, it’s important to foster a love for reading in your classroom. As students get older, their reading abilities often begin to deteriorate. This can be partly due to the fact that they simply don’t find books that appeal to their interests at this age range.

Older pupils may find dull textbooks much more difficult to read than novels with intriguing characters and exciting plots! To help them understand the importance of books in their lives, it is up to you as a teacher to present them with new types of texts and authors.

Each grade level should have a list of age-appropriate books for its students. Locate books from the library that you may store in your classroom for students to check out when they complete tasks early. Suggestion: Invite them to bring a copy of their favorite book to class to share their interests and opinions. Create a class library that inspires each student to be a reader.

3. Reading Popcorn

This method works best with lengthy paragraphs, but it will work with any reading material! A lengthy passage primarily aims to extend the duration of the activity and engage all students.

While the class is reading, one student reads a line or two and then exclaims, “Popcorn, (student’s name)!” The pupil reads. If I were a student, for example, I would read a line or two and then shout, “Popcorn, Alice!” Alice would then begin reading. Then he finishes his chunk of text and picks the next student.

Students may choose how long they read, or you may impose time or text-reading constraints. You may find that some males popcorn only other guys and some girls popcorn only other girls; if this is the case, you might establish a rule to alternate between genders.

4. Exhibit Motivational Quotes

Looking for great life quotes to display in the classroom?

Searching for examples of inspirational quotes can be a challenging task if you’re looking for quality quotes that fit your criteria. You’ll quickly find a wide array of quotes that are perfect for painting your classroom walls or adding to a bulletin board. 

Including inspiring quotation posters in your learning environment can spark amazing discussions and encourage critical thinking. Encourage your class to explore and discuss the meaning and application of each message. Certain quotations explicitly encourage pupils to express their originality as well.

Famous people’s philosophies and quotes can inspire students. Display them in the classroom or on a bulletin board. For example, “To make a great thing, you must love it before you make it. It’ll never be good if you’re not passionate about it now.” – Leonardo Da Vinci

5. Teamwork And Partner Work

This is beneficial for two reasons:

– The students collaborate with one another, and the classes become more fascinating.

– This makes your life easier because all of the exchanges are between students, which youngsters find more engaging than teacher-to-student interactions .

The one disadvantage is that you must keep an eye out for kids slacking off, speaking their native language, or joking around. Partner and group activities include surveys (where they both have questions to ask each other), discussions, worksheets (later on), language arts, and even role-playing. The greatest thing to do subsequently is to have them replay their role-play in front of the class. It’s high-quality entertainment for everyone!

6. Take Your Lessons Outside.

Speaking about the outdoors, commit a portion of the day to conduct an outdoor classroom when the weather is pleasant. Select active, exploratory activities that are not possible to conduct indoors. Consider starting an outdoor project as well, such as a vegetable garden. This provides a whole new dimension to the educational environment .

Take your students outside. This is a surefire method to get the entire class excited. There are numerous opportunities to include outdoor and nature-based activities in your classroom activities. One enjoyable concept is to organize a memory relay race to check on progress with previous material.

7. Chalkboard Writing

You enjoyed writing on the board in class, even as a child. Nowadays, children do, as well! When older pupils grab a piece of chalk, they will experience warm sentiments of school nostalgia.

What is the reason? Perhaps they enjoy displaying their handwriting abilities or find it more convenient than writing on paper at their workstation. Regardless, frequently requiring students to write on the board is beneficial since it encourages them to be more aggressive in class, and once they become proficient, you can have them write for you.

They can type their responses to exercises, dictate passages from books, or even act as your teaching assistant, taking notes on the board for you. You can even play games with the board’s writing, such as races and write-and-say. All of these possibilities are highly enjoyable and simplify your life and contribute to students’ enjoyment of class!

8. Adhere To A Classroom Theme

A classroom theme is a great way to increase school spirit, generate creativity, and integrate your class’s favorite topics. One of the best classroom design ideas is to follow a theme from the bulletin board to the school door. To help students remember their special abilities, use a superhero theme or an Ancient Egyptian theme in your lesson plans. Be sure to talk to your students about your theme and ask them if they can see any connections to what they’re learning.

 When they take action on a certain text, they can approach the lesson differently. For example, you could choose a book that many would read together, such as “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien or “Harry Potter.” These will aid you tremendously in bringing your students closer together and creating strong bonds of friendship and close teamwork.

9. TED Talks

Students are exposed to current events, economics, social equity, and change by the sixth grade. It is critical to engage and interest kids in their reality to prepare them to contribute to society. You can incorporate critical questions and insights into each lesson by dedicating ten minutes to a brief TED Talk in which important themes and concerns are discussed, and students can express their opinions and bright ideas.

 You may have seen some of the clips on television or heard them on the radio, but many of you might still be unfamiliar with what TED Talks are all about. 

TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design. It is an annual event where winners are selected to talk about their topic for 18 minutes. It is a great resource for teachers to use in the classroom because it can help stimulate your students’ minds and encourage them to think out of the box when it comes to learning and the educational field overall.

10. Support Hands-On Learning

In today’s digital world, kids are accustomed to using their fingers and tablets instead of crayons and paper. As a teacher, you must ensure that children don’t miss out on the value of physical objects and can still learn the important lessons intrinsic in picking up a pencil or sharpening one.

Students can convey new concepts, think critically, and express their thoughts through hands-on learning, ultimately engaging them deeper. First, the trick is to immerse them in the real world before introducing the theory. For example, some games can be played only by hand. By encouraging your kids to play with various 4D puzzles, they start to take a greater interest in learning since they connect real-life ideas with math & science. 

11. Stickers

Therefore, stickers are the way to go if you have younger pupils and want to develop a simple reward system that fosters an ambitious environment while also earning the children’s respect for a cheap, low price of roughly 70 cents per class!

They receive a sticker if they do their schoolwork. Winners of games also receive stickers; however, students who do not complete their assigned job do not. It’s a straightforward incentive scheme that serves as a genuine end goal for kids.

Depending on where you teach, stickers should be rather inexpensive, and in certain locations, you can even purchase them in quantity. This has proven to be an excellent investment, calming children, bringing out the potential in others, and even fostering some healthy competition among classmates.

12. Brigade Against Bullying

In fact, in the United States alone, more than 100,000 kids miss school every day due to fear of bullying. When designing your classroom environment, you should be prepared to tackle any problems. Take the time to read up on several anti-bullying procedures to teach children how they can defend themselves if they’re being victimized or, worse yet, if they see someone else being bullied in their presence.

Unfortunately, many adolescents are bullied during their middle school years. Whether your child is the bully or the victim, here are some bullying tools to help you stay informed and support your children through this tough and often overwhelming time in their life.

13. Bring Some Humor Into Your Classroom

Humor is a great way to make your lesson exciting, engaging, and fun. Comedy necessitates imagination, and incorporating suitable humor into the school day can create a pleasant environment in which innovative thinking can develop . Encourage your students to develop pertinent pop-culture allusions, puns, and jokes for a lighthearted dose of classroom wit.

As an educational coach, you can do wonders with comedy in your classes by getting your students to perform skits and routines as a contest or showcase to promote social skills and self-confidence. You can even apply this same principle to some more serious subjects.

14. Sit In A Circle

It’s sometimes good to see all of your kids face to face. To modify the ambiance, position your desks in a circle or transfer the class to a room with a circular table. Many exercises, especially those requiring pupils to move information around or memorize and recite earlier content, are better suited to this arrangement style.

From kindergarten through middle school, students learn much more effectively in a classroom setting when they can collaborate and work as a team. Encouraging them to sit in a circle helps them create these positive relationships by creating the utmost comfort and civility with one another. 

15. Learn About Different Cultures

By introducing multiethnic and multinational content, “you will expose your students to fascinating cultures from all over the world, and you’ll see how this exposure strengthens their belief in diversity,” according to MSNBC. Using diverse cultures can be a great way for students to learn about other nationalities and customs.

Developing pupils’ ability to think creatively requires them to explore diverse views. Cultural differences should be celebrated while learning from them. Invite students to apply their cultural background to projects and discussions. Recognize many global holidays and their origins, hold a family heritage day at school, and assign texts that explore various worldviews and customs.

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13 Entertaining ESL Homework Ideas to Keep Your Students Engaged

Homework may not be many students’ favorite thing, but research says it’s truly an effective learning tool that teachers should use .

The trick is assigning great homework.

To help you do this with ease, we’ve compiled an awesome list of 13 homework assignments that will have your ESL students begging for more.

1. Read a Short Story

2. share a passion, 3. start a chat group, 4. listen to a podcast, 5. write a letter, 6. write an amazon review, 7. do a wikipedia edit, 8. write a short story or poem, 9. share their culture, 10. catch a movie, 11. meet new people, 12. analyze a song, 13. go on a photo scavenger hunt, what makes homework effective.

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Have students read a short story for homework and then ask them to tell the class about the story in the next session.

I would recommend giving students some suggestions on what short stories to read, depending on the level of your students.

Here are some suggestions of short story collections for each level of ESL learner:

• “The Very First Americans” by Cara Ashrose: This collection of short stories features Native American culture and history, written in simple language.
• “Oxford Bookworms Library: Starter Level” This series offers simplified versions of classic stories, such as fairy tales, adventure stories and more.
• “Classic Tales for ESL Students” by L.A. Hill: This collection of classic stories from literature is retold with easier vocabulary and sentence structure.

Intermediate

• “The Best American Short Stories” This series features contemporary short stories from a wide range of American writers, so there’s something for everyone here.
• “Short Stories in English for Intermediate Learners” by Olly Richards: This collection of engaging stories is designed specifically for intermediate ESL students.
• “Roald Dahl: The Collected Short Stories” This delightful collection of quirky and imaginative tales has become a favorite of many of my students.
• “Interpreter of Maladies” by Jhumpa Lahiri: This Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of short stories explores the immigrant experience, something which many ESL students can relate to.
• “Dubliners” by James Joyce: This classic collection of interconnected stories captures the essence of Dublin in 1914. But it still feels modern to many students.
• “Nine Stories” by J.D. Salinger: This classic collection of short stories is a class favorite when I’ve used it.

What do your students really care about? Give them a chance to talk about it in front of the class. 

Have each person choose something they’re passionate about, something they might consider themselves an expert on.

Challenge students to think of a creative way to present five must-know facts about that subject. They might make a movie, create a poster or brochure, write a song or even put on a skit.

Have each person present their creative project to the class, and then give the class five minutes to ask questions of the presenter.

Set certain parameters like students must speak in complete sentences or require that every student ask at least two questions at some point during the presentations.

Students will love sharing about their passions, and they’ll get some great speaking, listening and discourse information in the process, as well as teach the rest of the class some interesting vocabulary.

Ask for class for a volunteer to start a class WhatsApp chat group. They can also decide to use another messaging app like Telegram, Viber, Voxer or any other app that has a group chat function. 

Encourage them to send at least one message and to respond to a couple others for their homework. 

This text group has the added advantage of students being able to make friends with one another, and a place to ask about missed homework assignments on days when they can’t make it to class.

Note that if a student doesn’t want to be included in the chat group, you should have a back up assignment prepared for them.

Listening is one of the ESL student’s most difficult skills to acquire, so listening to a short podcast episode is ideal homework.

You can ask students to write a little about the podcast to turn in to you, or you can ask them to briefly summarize what they heard for the class in the next session.

Here are some suggestions for well done podcasts:

The English We Speak : Produced by the BBC, this podcast focuses on teaching commonly used phrases and idioms in conversational English.

The Moth : A storytelling podcast where real people share their personal experiences and anecdotes in English.

Stuff You Should Know : Though not specifically designed for ESL students, this podcast covers a vast array of interesting topics, providing exposure to diverse vocabulary and subject matters.

Ask your students to write a letter . The letter can be written to a friend or family member (which they could then actually mail or email), or it could be a fan letter to a favorite musician or actor. They could even write a letter to Santa Claus or a historical figure. 

For example, a student might choose to write a letter to Marie Antoinette, asking her what it was like to be the queen of France at such a young age. 

You can also choose to have students write letters to one another. Then the next homework can be writing that letter writer back.

Ask you students to review a product on Amazon (or any other shopping website that has reviews). Ask them to select a product they have really used, so they have a genuine opinion on the quality of the product and whether it lived up to their expectations.

Then, in the next session, show the reviews on the overhead projector to the class and ask a student to read the review.

You can then go over any errors in vocabulary, grammar or sentence structure and revise the review together as a class.

Since anyone can edit a Wikipedia article, it’s a great place for ESL students to hone their writing and editing skills, and they’ll have a built-in readership, too!

Ask students to select a person that they know a lot about—a well-known figure from history, pop culture, music or film would all work. Then ask them to read the Wikipedia entry to see if they can add anything else to the article.

Perhaps the article on Ryan Gosling is missing a key detail about his recent Ken performance. If so, the student will revise and edit the article. They should take notes on what they changed, so they can explain it to you or the class the next day.

Ask your students to get creative. Have them write a short story or a poem . This can get them to use descriptive language that they don’t always have a chance to use.

One good activity to do before you assign this homework is an adjective bubble chart. For this, you start with one adjective. For example, write “moist” on the board, circle it and then draw 4-5 lines coming off of the”moist” bubble.

Ask your students to come up with other adjectives that are related to “moist” and so on. They may come up with “wet,” “watery,” “soaked” or “damp.” Then draw lines from each of those. This can lead to words that you never expected to come up.

Have your students select 3-4 adjectives from this introduction activity that they’ll use in their story or poem.

Ask your students to prepare a short presentation on an aspect of their home culture to tell the class about in the next session. 

For example, a student from China may explain the Lunar New Year, a student from Vietnam may explain Tet or a student from El Salvador may tell the class about their quinceañera .

They can use photos, art, a PowerPoint presentation or they can just explain in their own words.

Then open the class up for questions.

Can you legitimately send students to the movies for homework? You can when you’re teaching ESL.

Your students don’t have to commit to a full-length movie. Instead, you can use the videos on FluentU to screen mini-lessons using clips from TV shows and movies, movie trailers, news segments, vlogs or music videos.

Use these videos in the classroom or assign homework to watch a few and complete the subsequent quizzes. You can also ask students to complete flashcard quizzes based on vocabulary words you want them to pay special attention to. These quizzes are adaptable so every student will have a unique experience catered to his learning level.

There are plenty of ways to use a movie for language development. And whether students watch a new release or catch an old Elvis flick on TV, they can do any of the following activities as homework:

• Summarize the plot.
• Describe a main character.
• Note new or interesting vocabulary (particularly slang) they hear while watching.
• Write an interview with one of the characters in the movie.

I’m sure you also have your favorite movie-related language activities and many work as homework assignments. So get creative with how you have students share about what they watched.

For the most part, people are willing to help someone in need, and that is doubly true for someone who needs to complete an assignment for school.

That’s why sending students out to interview native speakers on campus is such a fun homework assignment.

Start by helping your students write a list of questions they’ll use for their interviews. Students can choose a topic or you can assign one, like leisure activities or celebrity news.

Tell students to list five to ten questions they might ask on that topic that will elicit specific answers. 

As a class, discuss how students might introduce themselves to a potential interviewee. 

Then send students out to their interviews after class. They can share the answers they got in the next session.

Music is great for English learners since it stresses many aspects of language that can otherwise be hard to isolate, like the emotion of language, intonation and stress.

Have students choose their favorite English language song to listen to for homework and then ask them to do the following:

• Practice the lyrics to learn intonation and rhythm.
• Note slang and cultural references in the songs.
• Summarize the theme of the song, or just what it’s about.
• Have students share their favorite lyrics and what a particular song means to them.

Give individual students or groups of up to three students a list of items to find on their homework scavenger hunt. But instead of being specific in your list (for example, including items such as cat), be descriptive in your list.

You might include items such as something frightening, something beautiful, something quiet, something cool.

Students find items they think fit the description. For example, someone who is claustrophobic might choose an elevator for something frightening. They then take a picture of it.

The next day, have each person get with a partner and show them the pictures they took for each item on the list.

If the connection is not obvious, students should ask their partner to explain why they chose a particular item, such as the elevator.

Assigning homework that works isn’t as hard as you might think, especially if you focus on the following points.

• Put your homework in writing. It can be tempting to just announce homework assignments to students at the end of class, but language learners benefit when you reinforce what you say with what they can see. So take a minute to write any homework assignment on the board so students can read it as well as listen to it.
• Let students know what goals you have for a particular assignment. Is it practicing a certain grammar point ? Improving their listening skills ? Pronunciation practice ? When students know why they’re doing something, they’ll be able to tell on their own when they’ve successfully completed their homework assignment.
• Keep your homework practical . Your students may not find themselves planning out a menu for Thanksgiving when they leave your ESL classroom, but odds are they’ll have to order food at a restaurant at some point. Think about realistic ways students will have to use English in the real world and try to make your homework practical.
• Let your students be creative . Give your students choices on how they express themselves or present information. It’s okay for students to make a home movie, put on a one-man play or paint a picture to present to the class. Just because you prefer a particular type of creative expression doesn’t mean your students do, so give them choices and let them express themselves.
• Make homework fun! Every class has its own personality, so what’s fun for one might not be fun for another. Tailor your assignments to the personality of your class. Think about what they would think is fun, and go with that.

No matter what you believed in your student days, homework doesn’t have to be boring. With a little creativity when assigning homework, you might find that the activities you assign for outside of class become the highlights of your students’ days.

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Improve Practical Knowledge with Easy Science Experiments for Class 6

Performing Science Experiments for Class 6 is an exciting opportunity for students. To be honest, it is a commonly held belief that every child has a natural inclination towards science, which is often hidden within them. Kids are naturally curious and tend to be interested in examining science activities and experiments. They may be more enthusiastic about participating in science experiments than reading or writing about them. For instance, if they observe a mysterious behaviour of water in straws or under heat, they want to understand why. Similarly, they would demand an explanation if light creates a rainbow on the wall.

The Science Experiments for Class 6 NCERT are designed to cater to students' natural inquisitiveness and provide them with the information they seek. These experiments are tailored to the CBSE curriculum and are ideal for students studying on this educational board. Moreover, these experiments require very little time and do not burn a hole in the pocket. They only require easily available household items, with a few exceptions that can be conveniently purchased from the local hardware store.

Perform Easy Science Experiments for Class 6 Right Now

These Science Experiments for Class 6 with Explanations are designed to help students develop a scientific temperament and enhance their understanding of the subject. By engaging in these experiments, students can witness the principles of science in action and gain a deeper insight into the workings of the natural world. Furthermore, the experiments are structured to encourage students to think critically and apply the scientific method to solve problems. Let us have a look at some of these experiments, shall we?

Creating Wind Chimes 

Have you ever been mesmerised by the beautiful sound of wind chimes swaying in the breeze? If so, you may have wondered about the science behind their melodious tinkling. Luckily, with just a few simple instructions and easily accessible materials, you can learn how to make your wind chimes that produce stunning music.

To make a wind chime, you will need weather-resistant materials such as thin redwood panelling, aluminium chimes made of shower curtain rods, oak or other durable material for heavier tubes, fishing line or nylon cord to hang everything from, and weather-resistant golf balls or round wood pieces for strikers. 

Anodised aluminium tubing about 3/4 or 1 inch in diameter is best for sound, but half-inch or three-quarter-inch galvanized electrical conduit works well too. 

To make the chimes, you must cut the tubing, measure and mark the spots, drill the holes, and smooth out any burrs. 

You can determine the pitch of each chime by striking it with a piece of wood, golf ball or rubber hammer, and using a piano keyboard or computer interface to find the frequency. 

Once you know the pitch, you can calculate the lengths needed to make a "tuned set of chimes." 

Suspend each chime with a fishing line or nylon cord and add a wind-catcher to the end of the cord. Finally, suspend the platform with the line to hang level.

Making Slime 

Who doesn’t love playing with ooey-gooey slime right? Well, you can make one for yourself at home. Here is one of the best Science Experiments for Class 6. For creating the slime you will need Borax powder, food colouring, water, a bowl of medium size, a spatula, measuring cups, a small cup, glue etc.

It is important to ensure that your hands are washed right before and after playing with slime. Do not eat the slime or let others eat it. Only set slime down on surfaces that won't absorb food colouring

To make the slime, mix around 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of Borax powder into 1 cup of water (250 ml) to create a Borax solution and set it aside.

Empty 100 ml of glue into a bowl and mix in about 100 ml or ½ a cup of water (~125 ml) to create a diluted glue mixture.

Add 1-2 drops of food colouring to the glue mixture, unless you want a colourless slime.

Slowly add the Borax solution to the glue mixture, observing the change in consistency.

Knead the slime with your hands. Slime tends to lose its stickiness the more one plays with it. 

Store the slime in a zipper-lock bag and dispose of it when it starts to look unpleasant

Boost your Creativity with Easy Science Experiments for Class 6

Do you want to understand the world around you from a scientific point of view? The Science Experiments for Class 6 NCERT will help you find that understanding through practical knowledge. Have fun experimenting with different materials and learn all you can.

FAQs on Science Experiments for Class 6

1. What would happen if we used different food colouring in the slime experiment?

You can use different types of food colouring to achieve different colours. However, it's essential to ensure the food colouring you're using is safe for skin contact.

2. Can we add other materials to the slime mixture?

Yes, you can add glitter, beads, or other small objects to the slime mixture to create a different texture or effect. However, be mindful of choking hazards, and do not add anything that could harm or irritate the skin.

3. Why is it important to follow the procedure in a science experiment?

It is important to follow the procedure in a science experiment because it ensures that the experiment is conducted accurately and consistently. By following the procedure, you can also ensure that the steps are valid and help others achieve the same results as well.

4. What should I do if I have doubts about my science experiment?

If you have doubts about your science experiment, you should consult with your teacher or a science expert to get clarification. It is important to address any doubts or questions you may have to ensure the accuracy and validity of your experiment.

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Holiday Homework Solutions

Holiday Homework Solutions for class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12 (During Summer Vacations) facility for the academic session 2022–2023 is being maintained to help the students and parents to do the holiday homework comfortably in Summer 2024-25. You are requested to upload your holiday homework in PDF format based on Latest CBSE Curriculum 2024-25 and get the solutions with in a week. You can also ask your Maths or science problems through Discussion Forum. If the problems are related to NCERT or NCERT Exemplar Problems please refer to NCERT Solutions page to get this. The solutions of holiday homework should be uploaded along with the school name at the end of this page. Notification of completion of homework will not be given by the website, you have to check yourself after a week for the solutions.

Download NCERT Solutions for all classes. Students of the upper primary level (Class 6, 7 and 8) are already well informed and are keen to find and learn more. According to CBSE, while assigning and preparing homework for the students, it is important to note they are able to develop the skills like relating, thinking, concluding, inferring. Homework should be such that the student neither feel it burdensome nor they lose interest in the subject matter. Moreover it is useful in providing them a happy experience. Homework therefore needs to be thought about and worked upon differently. Emphasis should be given on Vedic mathematics, designing quality homework rather than its quantity. Download NCERT Books and apps based on latest CBSE Syllabus.

Encompassing the aforesaid ideas, the CBSE has brought forth a Manual, “Alternatives to Holiday Homework” for classes VI to VIII. It is collection of ideas transformed into suggestive activities that are creative, interesting, meaningful and interactive, enhancing various skills, directly or indirectly related to subject matter providing students to enhance their learning and gaining knowledge based on NCERT Books following the latest CBSE Syllabus.

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Suggestive Holiday Homework for Class 8

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A well rounded development of individual knowledge happens not only from textbooks and formal education but more from the learner’s personal experiences, individual inquisitive nature and social surroundings. Homework is an area of importance and to make it more relevant for the NCERT Books classes 6th, 7th and 8th, appropriate strategies and meaningful activities may be suggested to the schools that give more time to child to explore the environment to develop creative thinking.

These activities (like OTBA for class 9 & 11 ) would be so framed that they keep the child interested in subjects and therefore would also help in enhancing the learning power. Homework is one of the areas that need urgent attention. As the students of class VI, VII and VIII develop a certain learning style and want to know and find more and more. Efforts should be made to make homework more creative and interesting so that the students do not feel burdensome while doing the same and the ultimate purpose of providing homework is served.

A survey was conducted through questionnaire prepared by CBSE to collect feedback from parents, teachers, students and other educationists on “Alternatives to Homework at Upper Primary Level” for Class Sixth, Seventh and Eighth so that appropriate strategies and meaningful activities can be designed and suggested to schools. The questions were directed to know the ideal quantity and purpose of the homework, whether homework should be assigned in all the subjects, internet usage should be a part of the homework or not, how homework helps in teaching.

Keeping in view emerging issues, there is a need to think about giving quality homework emphasizing on acquiring applied learning skills. Few points can be kept in mind while designing a quality homework by teachers: 1, Provide students capacity building activities which are followed up and acknowledged like drawing, creative writing, making puzzles, stories, plays, online games, reading online books and craft.

2. Provide them assignment sheets which improve their reading & writing abilities. Homework must enable the student to practice a skill independently. 3. A possible discussion can be held with different children on what they would like to do at home to improve in which ever area they deem necessary. Homework must be designed in a way that maximizes the chances of its completion by the students.

4. Parents should be able to understand the child’s needs and schools suggestions on how to learn mathematics, logical reasoning, etc. by doing puzzles, writing letters, reading to elders from the newspapers, making household lists, recipe making and cooking. 5. Learners who have dyslexia or number difficulty should have practice assignments overcoming their problems.

The child in middle school have a keenness to discover more and prepare for the examination. Learning is about developing new faculties, which become useful as an adult. The years 12 to 15 are years when rules become important, and doing well, excelling are given importance both at home and in the class. As the child grows chronically his/her emotional maturity also grows and there are interests which are beyond just what lessons can give.

The homework assigned should: 1. enhance study habits and practice skills (which learners are able to perform independently) 2. reinforce necessary skills both scholastic and co-scholastic among the learners. 3. enable learners to become independent learners and thinkers and develop among them 21st century skills so that they can participate in Make in India in future. 4. lead to the improvement in the academic achievement of the learner.

5. expand on the existing knowledge of the learners and be a part of the already acquired competencies in the classroom. 6. not put unneeded pressure or stress by including new learning material or difficult material to be worked upon by learners themselves. 7. be CBSE Syllabus based and as per developmental needs of the learners. 8. not require specific resources or technology which is not accessible to all learners. 9. have clearly defined, purposeful, creative and engaging activities.

It is also advised that teachers can refer to Life Skills Manuals, Health Manuals and Environmental Education Manuals which contain age appropriate and interesting activities which can be taken up by the learners individually. These activities can be assigned to learners so as to enhance their life skills, values and make them health conscious.

Homework is needed, and necessary for a teacher to be able to follow up with each child. The correction and feedback on homework is an important input that helps both parents and children to follow up and improve in areas which are needed. The recourse extra classes, can be reduced if the homework is used for learning improvement and acquisition of diverse skills. We are providing a handful help to solve or helping in solving the holiday homework.

What are concepts of the Holiday Homework for Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5?

The Holiday Homework 2024-25 for class 1 and Class 2 should be totally creative work only. We should prepare the homework in such a way that student enjoy the work like play. The holiday assignment for class 3, 4 and Class 5 should be totally creative work.

What are the Holiday Homework suggestions for Class 6, 7 and 8?

The ideas for Holiday Homework 2024-25 for class 6, 7 and 8 Maths, Science, English, Hindi and Social Science are given on Tiwari Academy. We should also include the interesting facts related to daily life with the topic of NCERT Books.

How to prepare the Holiday Homework 2024-25 for class 9 and 10?

The collection of Important Questions from NCERT Textbook, From board Papers, CBSE Sample papers and NCERT Exemplar Books may be the good holiday homework practice material for High School students.

What would be good the Holiday Homework for class 11 and 12?

The Holiday Homework for class 11 and 12 are generally selected as the NCERT Textbook topics. The NCERT Books back exercises and related questions which are asked in CBSE Board Examination may be a good assignment for intermediate students.

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Download CBSE Class 6 Holiday Homework 2024-25 Session in PDF

Hello Parents, In this article, we will discuss the CBSE Class 6 Holiday Homework. Many children agree that homework over the holidays is a form of cruel and unusual punishment. Upon returning from a Summer Holiday, the teachers probably have a handful of students saying the dog ate their homework or it got blown away in a winter storm. But as a parent, you need to understand that holiday homework is a good practice for your student.

CBSE Class 6 Holiday Homework Overview

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We have tried to bring CBSE Class 6 NCERT Study materials like Syllabus, Worksheet, Sample Paper, NCERT Solutions, Important Books, Holiday Homework, Previous Year Question Papers etc. You can visit all these important topics by clicking the links given.​

CBSE Class 6 Syllabus 2024-25

Check out the latest Syllabus of Class 6. The syllabus is for the academic year 2022-23 Season and will remain the same until the next notification.

Class 6 Holiday Homework

Below we have mentioned the updated Holiday homework for CBSE Class 6 season-wise like the autumn season, winter season and summer season. Students can download the complete Subject holiday homework in PDF Format for practice purposes.

Class 6 Work Sheet

Here in this section, we have mentioned the CBSE Class 6 worksheet in PDF Format only for practice purposes. Parents /guardians can check and download the worksheet for better preparation of their students.

Class 6 NCERT Solutions

Below we have mentioned NCERT Solutions. Students have checked the complete NCERT Solutions in pdf for a great score in the final examination.

CBSE Class 6 Sample Paper

Students can also solve these sample papers for class 6. These sample papers are the best way to check your level of preparation for the exam.

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• War and Peace

Leo Tolstoy

• Literature Notes
• Natasha Rostov
• Book Summary
• Character List
• Summary and Analysis
• Book I: Chapters 1–6
• Book I: Chapters 7–21
• Book I: Chapters 22–25
• Book II: Chapters 1–8
• Book II: Chapters 9–21
• Book III: Chapters 1–5
• Book III: Chapters 6–8
• Book III: Chapters 9–19
• Book IV: Chapters 1–6
• Book IV: Chapters 7–9
• Book IV: Chapters 10–16
• Book V: Chapters 1–14
• Book V: Chapters 15–22
• Book VI: Chapters 1–10
• Book VI: Chapters 11–26
• Book VIII: Chapters 1–5
• Book VIII: Chapters 6–22
• Book IX: Chapters 1–7
• Book IX: Chapters 8–15
• Book IX: Chapters 16–23
• Book X: Chapters 1–14
• Book X: Chapters 15–25
• Book X: Chapters 26–39
• Book XI: Chapters 1–12
• Book XI: Chapters 13–29
• Book XI: Chapters 30–34
• Book XII: Chapters 1–13
• Book XII: Chapters 14–16
• Book XV: Chapters 1–3
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Character Analysis Natasha Rostov

Natasha is Tolstoy's ideal woman. Attractive and bewitching as a child, her expressiveness and spontaneity are the natural outpourings of a creature imbued with life forces. She is compassionate, intense, with a soul responsive to music and dance, Tolstoyan symbols of her emotional spontaneity, and every moment of her being manifests the qualities of"instinctive life." Tolstoy equates her with springtime, Andrey's"renascence," Nikolay's affirmation of the"intensity of life" after his humiliation from Dolohov, and she is, as well, the agency of love for her bereaved mother and the reconciler of family quarrels.

Vehemently opposed to women being sexual objects, Tolstoy sees the feminine destiny entirely constrained within the limits of childrearing and familial harmony. Sexuality for Tolstoy must be directed toward its natural end of reproduction, else it is decadent and destructive. His own passionate nature attesting to sensual temptations, Tolstoy believed the only"safe" women were those who sublimated their seductiveness into the natural cares of womanhood. Thus Natasha is her author's example of a successful woman: As she grows stout with child-bearing, she directs her enthusiasm and affectionateness toward her household responsibilities. Her femininity is no longer an empty gesture as in the days of Anatole, but now is participant in the biological continuity of life.

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