Blog Did you know… That social-emotional learning (SEL) improves student behavior and affects their outcomes later in life? That students recognize and understand the same social and emotional themes in iconic scenes from their favorite films? What exactly IS Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)? SEL is “the process in which children and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, […]
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How ClassHook Benefits Educators
What is ClassHook? ClassHook benefits educators as the ideal place where K-12 educators find videos and clips from television shows and films to incorporate into any lesson plan. Believe it or not, a wealth of knowledge can be found in television and film. Why Education Professionals Use ClassHook Voted the Best Website for Teaching and […]
Memorial Day: Remember to Not Forget
Memorial Day is more than just another holiday or an extra day off from school. It is a day for Americans to pay homage to servicemen and women because of their noble sacrifices that allow us to live with the freedoms we possess. We also honor and express gratitude to the veterans who served alongside […]
Why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
This week, as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, many classrooms will be going over the basics: wear green, decorate the room with Shamrocks, and maybe a mention of corned beef and cabbage. But what if you wanted to go beyond the basics this year? Maybe you wanted to teach about the origins of the holiday? […]
African American Writers and the Black Experience
The United States has a rich history of accomplished authors. Writers such as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and Mark Twain have defined American literature. Although these writers have created phenomenal works and deserve their praise other writers who have achieved just as much are often forgotten. Many African American writers have created works that […]
ClassHook Wins AASL Best Websites 2017 Award
Today at its annual national conference, the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has awarded ClassHook a Best Website for Teaching & Learning 2017! We’re honored and thrilled to have received this award, and it’s made us even more excited to continue improving education for students and educators around the world. From the AASL […]