Class activity ideas generator

The class activity ideas generator from Padlet TA creates engaging, curriculum-aligned activities that require minimal prep time. This tool helps you discover fresh ways to teach concepts while keeping students actively involved in their learning.

How it works

  1. Visit the class activity ideas generator at https://ta.padlet.com/class-activity-ideas.
  2. Enter the required information (marked with an asterisk): grade level/year and topic/learning objective.
  3. Optional: Add additional context to target specific types of activities, including text, links, and files.
  4. Click the arrow to generate activity ideas

Once the activities have been generated, you can review them. If you're not happy with the generated results, you can adjust the prompts and click Regenerate.

When you are satisfied with the activities, choose one of our Export options to Copy text, Export to Google Docs, Export to PDF or Export to Word.

You can also Share the link to your output or Duplicate the prompt.

When viewing a read-only version of class activity ideas that someone has shared with you, click Duplicate at the top to create your own version! Adjust the prompts and click Regenerate.

Prompts and examples

Kindergarten Counting Activities

Input:

  • Grade level: Kindergarten
  • Topic/learning objective: CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.A.2 (Count forward beginning from a given number)
  • Additional context: Fun activities including movement, singing and art

Output: Multiple low-effort counting activities including "Number Line Hop" and "Counting Train Song" with materials, instructions, and differentiation suggestions.

View these activities here.

9th Grade Figurative Language Activities

Input:

  • Grade level: 9th grade
  • Topic/learning objective: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.5 (Demonstrate understanding of figurative language)
  • Additional context: Conversational activities

Output: Interactive language activities including "Metaphor Tennis" and "Idiom Investigation" with clear instructions and assessment guidance.

View these activities here.

Best practices for prompting

See our Best practices for prompting guide for tips on crafting effective prompts.


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