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EduHacking

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Tried this 10-second transition trick today. For the first time, no one ended up under a desk or in tears (including me). 🎉

https://eduhacking.com/the-10-second-transition-trick-that-saves-classroom-chaos/

#TeachingWin #EduHacking #SmoothTransitions

July 28, 2025 at 10:02 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

Estimation activities have become the Hunger Games.

https://eduhacking.com/estimation-180/

#EduSky #Estimation #MathsHacks

July 23, 2025 at 7:02 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

📚 Prodigy isn't just a game—it's a powerful teaching tool.

💡 Adaptive questions
💡 Real-time progress tracking
💡 Cross-device friendly

My full review → https://eduhacking.com/prodigy/

#EduHacking #MathTech #ProdigyGame #EdTechInClassroom #TeacherWin

July 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

There is only 1 winner in a Battle Royale. It is me.

https://eduhacking.com/the-fortnite-hack-level-up-your-lessons-with-battle-royale-learning/

#FortniteClassroom #ClassroomHacks #EduHacking #TeacherHacks

July 18, 2025 at 3:38 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

Dear admin, I love teaching. I do not love writing 6-page lesson plans for a 40-minute class.

This 5-minute plan is the hero we need. 🦸♀️

https://eduhacking.com/the-5-minute-lesson-plan-hack-teach-smarter-not-harder/

#TeachingHack #EduHacking #TeacherStruggles #LessonPlans

July 16, 2025 at 11:02 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

📚 + 🎮 = 💥

Boost engagement with Blooket! From custom sets to wild game modes, it's fun for all ages.

https://eduhacking.com/blooket-review/

#ClassroomHack #BlooketBuzz #GameBasedLearning

July 15, 2025 at 2:02 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

Classroom Pet? Why not?

https://eduhacking.com/the-class-pet-hack-a-genuine-shortcut-to-a-better-classroom/

#ClassPet #Classroom #TeacherHacks #EduHacking

July 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

MashupMath will get your students into math again.

https://eduhacking.com/mashup-math/

@MashupMath #EduHacking #EduSky #MathHacks #TeacherHacks

July 10, 2025 at 6:02 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

Not all heroes wear capes—some just hit play on the right YouTube channel. 🦸♀️

Here are 100 channels to keep your students entertained AND learning.

💡 Perfect for subs, downtime, and mental health...

July 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

Get students thinking and talking by exploring the NYT's visual prompt series, “What's Going On in This Picture?”

https://eduhacking.com/nyt-whats-going-on-in-this-picture/

#EduSky #EnglishLessonHacks #ClassroomHacks #EduHacking

July 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

My students acted like “write your name on the paper” was advanced calculus

So I made this blog post to help keep my sanity:

👉 https://eduhacking.com/reddit-tested-teacher-approved-10-classroom-hacks-youll-wish-you-knew-sooner/

#TeacherStruggles #EduHacks #OverIt

July 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

Daily estimation activities are easy.

https://eduhacking.com/estimation-180/

#Estimation #EduHacking #EduSky #ClassroomHacks #MathHacks

June 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

Classroom jobs are a good thing. I think.

https://eduhacking.com/classroom-jobs-that-teach-responsibility-without-adding-to-your-workload/

#LookingForWork #ClassroomJobs #EduHacking #EduSky

June 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

When in doubt, press play. 🎬

This list of 100 student-approved YouTube channels just saved my afternoon (and maybe my career).

🧠 Fun.

👀 Educational.

🙌 Classroom-tested.

🔗 https://eduhacking.com/100-youtube-channels-your-students-will-love/

#TeacherLife #YouTubeHacks...

June 23, 2025 at 12:08 PM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

Burnt out? Over it? Questioning all your career choices? Same.

That's why I pulled together these 10 hacks that might actually help.

👉 https://eduhacking.com/reddit-tested-teacher-approved-10-classroom-hacks-youll-wish-you-knew-sooner/

#FedUpTeacher #HackYourClassroom #EduRealTalk #EduSky

June 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

Me: ‘I'll just write a quick lesson plan.' Also me: 3 hours later, still formatting objectives. Not anymore.

This 5-minute hack is my new religion. 🙌

https://eduhacking.com/the-5-minute-lesson-plan-hack-teach-smarter-not-harder/

#TeacherBurnout #LessonPlanning #EduHacking #EduSky

June 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

✅Fractions
✅Fun
✅✅✅@MashupMath

https://eduhacking.com/mashup-math/

#ClassroomHacks #EduHacking #EduSky #MathHacks

June 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

A disappointed lizard for every classroom!

https://eduhacking.com/the-class-pet-hack-a-genuine-shortcut-to-a-better-classroom/

#DisappointedLizard #ClassPet #EduHacking #EduSky

June 12, 2025 at 6:01 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

Spark classroom conversation with the NYT's “What's Going On in This Picture?” activity.

https://eduhacking.com/nyt-whats-going-on-in-this-picture/

#ClassroomDiscussion #EduSky #EduHacking #NYT

June 11, 2025 at 7:01 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

🎯 Teachers, you can get kids excited about math.

Just let them play Prodigy.

Here's why it works—and how to make the most of it:

🔗 https://eduhacking.com/prodigy/

#GamifyMath #EduHacking #ProdigyEDU #MathEngagement #TeachingHacks

June 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

Hack your way to a better school camp.

https://eduhacking.com/20-ways-to-hack-your-school-camp-for-a-better-experience/

#SchoolCampHacks #CampHacking #ClassroomHacks #EduSky

June 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM

EduHacking

@eduhacking.bsky.social

⚡ Learning just got an upgrade!

Bring your lessons to life with Blooket – quiz games that students beg to play.

https://eduhacking.com/blooket-review/

#EdTechWin #GamifyLearning #BlooketTime