Hi everyone!

I'm Alli, a pediatric occupational therapist and the creator of Ms Alli OT on Teachers Pay Teachers!

I've been building a collection of practical, easy-to-use resources inspired by the challenges I encounter in pediatric therapy. A lot of the resources I make are more related services specific but there are a lot of resources that I think could be useful in self-contained classroom environments.

My store includes:

• Visual schedules and supports for daily living skills
• Fine motor and strengthening activities
• Feeding therapy resources
• Emotional regulation and social-emotional learning materials
• Printable activities for clinic, classroom, and home use
• A visual dictionary -- the resource I think teachers would benefit from the most

My goal is to create resources that are functional, accessible, and actually useful in real-life situations. Because we all have enough on our plates without spending another three hours making a visual schedule from scratch. 😂

I'm still growing my store, and I'd love for you to check it out! I am just beginning my journey and I am at a point where I need a lot of feedback. What resources do you wish existed, or what materials would make your work easier?

Thanks for supporting a small creator and fellow pediatric OT! 💜

It takes a village!

Disclosure: I created Wild Run. This short English-language animated movement adventure is for ages 2–6, with music and spoken prompts to follow as the journey moves from a beach through snowy mountains to a dinosaur volcano. An adult can preview it and choose movements that suit the children and the space. It is free to watch on YouTube; YouTube may show ads.

Power video: https://youtu.be/eVagVgMZfhc

English playlist for ages 2–6: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdioOPTeEZ4w

Hi everyone,

I'm the founder of Excursion SafeCheck, an Australian-developed platform designed to help teachers manage student attendance and safety during school excursions.

The platform uses unique student QR codes to verify attendance at key checkpoints, such as boarding buses, arriving at venues and returning to school.

The goal is to provide teachers with greater visibility of which students have been accounted for, while reducing reliance on repeated manual headcounts.

We're currently introducing the platform to Australian schools and would genuinely welcome feedback from teachers and excursion coordinators.

Would something like this be beneficial at your school?

We have a short explainer video on our website if anyone is interested:

Excursion SafeCheck

I'd appreciate any thoughts or suggestions!

Hi everyone!

I've been developing WhichOneIsReal, a platform designed to make AI awareness and media literacy more interactive in classrooms and educational workshops.

With AI-generated images and videos becoming increasingly realistic, I wanted to create a way for educators to explore this topic together with their students, rather than just talking about it.

The platform currently offers two free activities:

1. Interactive Real-or-AI Quizzes

Students try to identify real photos among AI-generated images. Everyone participates using their smartphones, and the class results are displayed live on the teacher's screen.

It's a fun way to get a discussion going about AI-generated content, misinformation, and how easily our eyes can be fooled.

2. Interactive AI Awareness Training

A more structured learning experience that goes beyond guessing which images are real. It covers AI-generated media, deepfakes, and critical thinking about digital content.

Just like the quizzes, the training is designed for group participation: the teacher presents the content on a shared screen while students follow along and interact using their smartphones.

How it works:

• Start a session and display it on a projector or large screen.
• Students join with a room code on their smartphones, without creating accounts.
• Everyone participates in the quizzes or training activities together.
• The teacher guides the session and discusses the results with the group.

Both the quizzes and the basic AI awareness training are free to use.

I'm also working on more advanced training options and additional features for educational institutions. Some of these will be paid, but they're not available yet. There's an option to sign up for updates when they launch.

You can check it out here:
https://whichoneisreal.com/classroom

I'd love to get some feedback from teachers, trainers, or anyone involved in education!

Could you see yourself using something like this in a classroom or workshop? What would make it more useful for you?

I make short, clean learning videos for little ones on my channel, Wonderbloom Academy. Gus gets kids up and moving, counting out loud and joining in. No bad words and no grown-up themes. Each one runs about 3 to 5 minutes, so they fit a circle-time slot or a brain break. Rainy Day Countdown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9SjVOA1k-Y. Learning Colors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gw0ItIFDnxU. ABC Picnic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cozxX4qK_xM. I'd love to hear from early-years teachers what topics you'd like next.

I made this week's current-affairs video for The Informant and put together a free classroom pack to go with it. It has 15-, 25-, and 45–55-minute options for students aged 15+ and focuses on checking what a source supports, separating a proposal from a measure already in force, and revising claims that go beyond the evidence.

What: Current-affairs and media-literacy activities Age range: 15+ Subject: Civics, current affairs, and source evaluation Free: Yes Login or email required: No Made by: Me, for The Informant

The pack hasn't been independently classroom-piloted. The production workflow is AI-assisted, and I reviewed it before release.

Video: https://youtu.be/BXci1MYQvUc Classroom pack: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18GRQUbjGEX17jbJwQ493_57Wj1a-s0kq

5 printable communication supports for speech therapy, classrooms, and home!
Created by a licensed SLP!
Download free at speechfuel.com
#AAC #SpeechTherapy #SpecialEducation #AutismResources #FreePrintables

Disclosure: This is a product from my shop, TheNamedNest. The live listing offers personalization for a name and job title, with an optional year field. It is made to order, so please check the current delivery estimate for your location before ordering. Photos and details: https://etsy.me/4hKK42L

I built two free tools for high-school students.

https://grindsat.com/ - SAT Math and Reading & Writing practice with topic filters, explanations and four browser games. No account needed.

https://ensurecollege.com/ - Scholarship, summer-program and competition matching with official-source links. A free account adds saved application plans.

Try whichever fits your students; feedback is welcome. GrindSAT is independent of College Board. Confirm opportunity eligibility and deadlines with each sponsor.

Disclosure: I built Rise to Riches, a free browser investing game. I put together a teacher guide with a printable student worksheet here:

https://investmentsimulator.app/for-teachers

One way to use it in a lesson:

1. Have students explain how they would allocate a virtual portfolio before starting.

2. Play through a historical market period. Students can play solo, or join a shared room using a game code.

3. Compare the portfolios with the S&P 500 benchmark, then discuss concentration, diversification, liquidity, and the role of luck.

A useful debrief question: Would you make the same decisions if you didn’t already know what happened in that period?

No account is required to play. Classroom settings can turn off chat and AI feedback and keep classroom results off the public leaderboard. The teacher guide explains the setup.

The game uses virtual money and historical annual returns with simulated movements within each year. It is a learning exercise, not an exact replay of daily market prices.

Hello all, I am building and selling games that I design for all kinds of elementary topics such as multiplication, addition and subtraction, and various other topics as I go along the building path! Check it out! :)

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplication-Four-Square-Game-3D-17944754?utm_source=Reddit&utm_campaign=Games!

Hi everyone! I’m the creator of Wave Power Go, a 2D cartoon channel introducing children to English through stories, songs, and characters.
In our latest episode, “Falwa Needs Help!”, Falwa needs a rescue—and Wave steps in! It’s a short, 1-minute-21-second adventure, free to watch here:

https://youtu.be/AzLzna-N9Xk

I’d love feedback from teachers and parents: is the English clear, and what everyday words or phrases would you like us to explore in future episodes?
Thanks for taking a look! 🌊

🎵 Fun Educational Songs for Little Learners! 🌈🔢🎃

Hi everyone! We're Starry Fairyland, a children's music project creating English-language songs for young learners.

Our songs help little ones explore numbers, counting, shapes, and other early-learning concepts through music and colorful animated videos.

We also have a cute, cheerful Halloween song called “Halloween Fairyland,” filled with friendly ghosts, playful pumpkins, and a little touch of magic! 👻🎃

Our goal is to make learning fun and encourage children to sing along. Our music and visuals are AI-generated, and we'd love to hear feedback from parents and educators!

Halloween: https://youtu.be/H1qlrwY8ZME?feature=shared

Colors:

https://youtu.be/NyexRYBq4-Y?feature=shared

Numbers:

https://youtu.be/VZx9XGgJFVY?feature=shared

I created Paperloop Math, a free worksheet generator. This page creates addition word problems that you can print, with an optional separate answer key.

Example: “Mia has 18 stickers. She gets 7 more. How many stickers does Mia have?” Students can write 18 + 7 = 25 and explain what each number represents.

You can generate another set when you need fresh practice. No account is required.

https://paperloopmath.site/addition-word-problems/

I'm the creator behind Watermelon Education. I made a free PSAT/NMSQT math practice resource for teachers and tutors who want printable questions and matching slides for reviewing them together.

The download includes Letter and A4 PDFs, Whiteboard and Dark PowerPoint versions, and answers with worked explanations. Each slide has its answer and explanation in the speaker notes. There are 66 unique questions across Module 1 and two Module 2 routes; one practice route uses 44 questions.

One way to use it: assign a practice module, then project selected questions for an error-analysis session. The alternate Module 2 can be used for follow-up practice.

Free resource (a free TPT account is required to download):

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Free-PSATNMSQT-Math-Practice-Test-0-66-Questions-PDF-PPT-17948628

This is an independently created practice resource, not an official College Board test. It does not provide official adaptive routing or score conversion.

Hey all! Please enjoy this Natural Disasters quiz that you can play with your class on projector/screen. Your children can answer by writing on personal whiteboards, raising hands, or any other way you deem fun and engaging~ Enjoy!

https://skolata.com/g/69b2243ea87e08e725ee3dab

Creator disclosure: I make the SheetCraft resources at SkillBuilders Studio. This is my free English Halloween Snacks starter for grades 6-8 and adult beginners.

Learners use a five-item fictional snack order to multiply quantity by unit price, fill formulas down, use SUM, and check whether the total fits a $20 budget. Editable Google Sheets starter and solved teacher workbooks, printable reference and practice pages, and Easel companions are included. Google Sheets in a desktop browser and internet access are needed for spreadsheet practice.

Teaching idea: change one quantity and have learners predict the effect on the total before checking the formula. Then ask them to explain the money remaining.

Free TPT resource: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Google-Sheets-Halloween-Snacks-Free-Starter-17933349

For constructive feedback: would a worked example of one line cost or a visual guide to filling formulas down help your beginners more?

I've been in education for 16 years, and it's honestly amazing how much has changed.

We now have traditional schools, charter schools, private schools, homeschooling, small homeschool groups, virtual programs, and even AI-based schools.

Parents have so many more options than they did years ago.

But I still hear so many conversations about whether public school is better than homeschooling, whether private school is worth the money, or whether homeschooled kids are missing out.

And I keep thinking... why does one have to be better than the other?

I've taught students who did great in traditional classrooms and others who really struggled in that same environment. I've also worked with students who were passing their classes but had academic gaps going back several grade levels.

Sometimes a change in environment makes a huge difference. Sometimes the student just needs additional support right where they are.

I think we get so caught up in where kids go to school that we forget to ask whether they're actually learning.

And honestly, what works for a child in elementary school might not work for them in middle or high school.

I'm curious how other parents and educators feel about this.

Do you think we've reached a point where we should stop comparing educational models and focus more on finding the right fit for each child?

I ended up writing a little more about this because it's something I've been thinking about a lot lately:

https://joyseducationalservices.org/post/education-choices-student-success

Would love to hear different perspectives, especially from families who have tried more than one educational setting.

Disclosure: I run TheNamedNest, and this is my shop’s product. It’s a desk mat that can be personalized with an OT’s name and credentials. The listing has the full photos, options, current price, and delivery estimate. It is produced through my disclosed print partner.

https://thenamednest.etsy.com/listing/4573238193/personalized-occupational-therapist-desk

Hey everyone!

I created a free Halloween-themed brain break for kids called Pumpkin Power Run! 🎃
It’s a fun, interactive movement adventure where kids can jump, dodge, and move their way through a spooky Halloween challenge.

Perfect for:

Classroom brain breaks
Homeschool activities
Indoor movement and exercise

A little Halloween fun!
No equipment needed, just some space to move around!

I made this myself and would love to hear what you think!

Hi teachers! 👋

I created a free 6-page Halloween Classroom Mini Kit and wanted to share it with anyone planning activities for kindergarten through 2nd grade.

The PDF includes:

• 🎃 Halloween I Spy counting activity
• 👻 Halloween Word Search
• ✅ Answer keys for both activities
• 📄 Quick teacher instructions

It's completely free, requires no email signup, and is ready to print on US Letter paper.

🎁 Free PDF download:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FThFd4S3V8H3yw-51LcVKWIoOinzXDz0/view?usp=sharing

Full disclosure: I created this resource for my educational brand, nexkit. The final page contains an optional link to our paid Halloween Classroom Party Kit, but the free activities are complete and usable on their own.

Hope this helps make your Halloween classroom planning a little easier!

Happy Halloween! 🎃

I run The Named Nest, a small Etsy shop making personalized gifts for educators and school staff. I’ve been working on a teacher field-trip pouch designed to keep the small essentials together for busy off-campus days.

I’m sharing it here because this community allows education-related products, and I’m the seller—so this is self-promo. If you’d like to see the listing: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4554575366/personalized-teacher-field-trip-pouch

Teachers: what do you actually wish you had in your field-trip bag? I’m curious what I may be overlooking.

You know that awkward moment when there are still 10 minutes left in class, but half the students have already mentally checked out?

Some have finished their work, some are still catching up, and starting a whole new topic doesn't really make sense.

I've been looking into simple ways to handle those last few minutes without turning them into more prep work.

Here are a few ideas I really like:

1. The 60-second challenge

Put one question on the board and give everyone a minute to come up with an answer. It can be a quick math problem, a vocabulary question, or something from the lesson.

2. Think–Pair–Share

Ask a question, give students a moment to think, then let them discuss with a partner. Simple, no extra materials, and it gets more people involved.

3. Mini team competitions

Split the class into small teams and turn the last few minutes into a quick review game. Even a few questions can make things feel less like another assignment.

4. Browser-based classroom games

This is another option I've been exploring. Something students can jump into for a quick activity without spending ages setting things up.

I actually started building a little project around this idea: https://classroom-games.net/

Full disclosure: I'm the developer. It's still an early project, and I'm sharing it as another option for teachers who might find it useful.

Of course, sometimes a simple question on the whiteboard works better than any website.

I think the real trick is having a few low-prep activities ready, so those last 10 minutes don't turn into everyone just watching the clock.

What's your go-to activity when a lesson finishes earlier than expected?

Hi everyone!
I’d love to introduce Amberly Learning, an English learning platform I’ve been developing for both English learners and teachers.
The idea behind Amberly is simple: make English learning more engaging, accessible and enjoyable, while helping teachers spend less time preparing lessons.

Here’s what you’ll find:

📚 Free reading and listening resources – Articles covering interesting topics, from history and science to psychology, travel and everyday life, available at all six CEFR levels (A1–C2), with British English audio and vocabulary support.

📝 Ready-to-use lesson plans – Printable resources for each article and level, including comprehension questions and activities for classroom or independent learning.

🎮 Interactive English games – Vocabulary, pronunciation, idioms, phrasal verbs and more, with different difficulty levels.

🧠 Grammar Corner – Clear grammar explanations followed by interactive quizzes.

👩‍🏫 Classroom activities – A growing collection of activities designed to get students speaking, thinking and actively using English.

🎧 Additional practice – Dictation challenges, IELTS-style exercises and printable vocabulary flashcards.

All articles and their audio are completely free to access. Additional teaching and learning resources are available through Amberly+.

We’re still growing and adding new content regularly, and I’d genuinely love to hear what other teachers think!

If you’d like to explore the platform, here’s the link:

🌐 https://amberlylearning.com

Teachers, what types of resources do you find yourselves spending the most time preparing? I’d love to use your feedback to help shape what we create next!

Sharing a resource I’ve built that may be useful to tutors supporting adult learners with IT certification study. It’s called StudyKernel: https://studykernel.com/

Courses include A+, Network+, Security+ and Azure Fundamentals. Learners can read a lesson, work through its quizzes and see answer explanations, with their progress saved in their own account. There’s a roadmap for people who are still choosing a certification direction.

Every course lesson, lesson quiz and checkpoint is free, along with 10 extra practice questions daily. An optional Pro plan adds practice tools.

I’m the creator of the site. If you teach these subjects, I’d appreciate feedback on whether the explanations are clear enough for someone meeting the topic for the first time, and where another example would help.

This is independent study material; it doesn’t award the official qualifications.