Maintain momentum during school breaks with IXL
As you count down the days until break begins, we’ve rounded up some ways you can use IXL to keep students’ skills sharp during their time off. Read on to download our two free guides…
lesson plans
Cultural Celebration Activities for Your Classroom
The winter season is filled with opportunities to learn about cultural celebrations and bring some festive fun into your classroom. Whether you’re looking for lesson plan inspiration or holiday games and crafts, here’s a roundup…
NaNoWriMo Inspiration for Your Classroom
Are you a fan of National Novel Writing Month? Dedicated to the novel writing process and all things literary, this program can help hone writing skills, encourage creativity, and introduce students to the fun of…
Democracy in Action: Free Election Lesson Plans for Grades 2-5
As November 8th approaches, now is the perfect time to teach students about the election process and how the U.S. government works. Bobbi Bear, an IXL Professional Learning Specialist, has put together two mini lesson…
Free IXL Feedback Organizers for Math, ELA, Science & Social Studies
We’re often told to learn from our mistakes, but it’s a hard lesson to absorb, especially for students. Despite reminders to read the feedback on their tests and assignments, students frequently zero in on the…
Press Play! Using Creative Educational Videos in the Classroom
Incorporating videos into your classroom is a great way to energize your students and inspire new ways of learning. And in our interconnected, internet-filled world, there are all kinds of resources for fun videos that…
Lesson Planning Inspiration: Part 2
As you get back into the swing of school, it helps to hear how other teachers have approached lesson planning and what strategies they have to share. At IXL, we’re lucky to have a number…
Lesson Planning Inspiration: Part 1
Back to school is back in full force! It’s both overwhelming and exciting to start a new school year as you meet new students and plan out the year ahead. That’s why we’ve pulled lots…
Celebrate Earth Day with Free 3rd & 4th Grade Lessons Available for Download
The world is a wide and wacky place, and what better time to introduce students to some of its wonders than Earth Day! IXL Training Specialist Kelly Oh has created four lesson plans, which use…
Make the Most of EnVision Math with IXL Practice
Did you know IXL provides textbook alignments for the EnVision Math series? We talked with IXL Training Specialist Kelly Oh to get the inside scoop on how easy it is to incorporate IXL into your…
How IXL Can Save You Time with the EngageNY Curriculum
Do you use EngageNY math in your classroom? Are you struggling to complete all the necessary lesson components during your instructional time? We’ve enlisted the help of IXL Training Specialist Lauri Susi to break down…
Black History Month: Free 2nd and 3rd Grade Lessons Available to Download
February is Black History Month, a perfect time to highlight the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout our nation’s history. Our Professional Learning team has put together materials and suggested resources for four 45-minute…
