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Big Ideas – Creative Resources for Engaged Classrooms

Welcome to your one-stop corner of inspiration. These activities are designed by educators for educators—ready to use, easy to adapt, and filled with joy, creativity, and purpose.

Ready-Made Resources for Your Classroom

Tap into fun, educational experiences that help students grow emotionally, socially, and academically.

Monster of the Year 2025: Let your students dream up the next classroom monster! This imaginative challenge brings art and storytelling together. Entries close on February 14, 2025—with special prizes and a chance to become part of the ClassDojo world!
Mojo Madness – Dribble and Spell: This energizing game blends spelling with physical activity to boost memory, movement, and vocabulary retention.
Student Certificates: Downloadable and customizable awards for celebrating effort, improvement, or just brightening someone’s day.
Gratitude Chain: Build a wall (or window) of kindness! Have students write thankful thoughts on strips of paper to create a chain of appreciation.
Calm Corner Kit: A classroom essential for emotional regulation. Includes yoga poses, creative coloring pages, and gentle activities to restore balance.
Respect in Action: Encourage a culture of kindness. Students draw themselves and write uplifting messages to their peers.
Hot Potato Vocabulary: Combine learning with fun! Toss a ball while practicing vocabulary—whoever catches it shares the word’s meaning.
Birthday Kit: Make birthdays in class extra special with printables—cards, crowns, and celebration accessories.
Play Dough Skill Mats: Shape good habits using dough! Print and laminate these mats so students can mold Dojo skills into reality.
STEM Challenge – Strongest Shape: Dive into hands-on science as students test which shapes hold up under pressure. Geometry meets engineering!
Dojo Door – Halloween Edition: Transform your classroom entrance with student-designed monsters based on their online avatars.
Monster Cards: Use them as compliments, journal prompts, or creative surprises. A small gesture with big classroom impact.
Courage Builder: Help students break big dreams into small, doable steps. It’s goal-setting made friendly and fun.

Big Ideas for Young Minds – SEL Video Series

Social and emotional learning comes alive with bite-sized videos and meaningful classroom discussions.

  • Growth Mindset: Encourage effort over perfection and show how practice pays off.
  • Empathy: Use stories to build emotional connections and understanding.
  • Mindfulness: Simple breathing techniques to start the day calm and focused.
  • Gratitude: Invite students to reflect on the good around them.
  • Positive Thinking: Shift perspective and recognize how thoughts influence emotions.
  • Respect: Talk about listening, caring, and being kind every day.
  • Moods & Attitudes: Help students name their feelings and understand their behaviors.
  • Perseverance: Remind kids that tiny steps lead to big wins.
  • Big Challenges: Guide students through setbacks with tools for resilience.

Storytelling Adventures – Build Creative Writing Skills

These mini-lessons inspire imagination and help students become confident writers.

  • Create a Character: From superheroes to silly sidekicks—let students bring unique personalities to life.
  • Build a Setting: Encourage kids to describe vibrant places, whether magical or real.
  • Introduce a Problem: Every story needs a twist—learn how to build tension and excitement.
  • Write a Resolution: Show students how to finish stories with heart, humor, or a happy surprise.

These tools turn your classroom into a creative studio where every student feels like a storyteller.

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