--- title: What’s Popping? Fresh Updates from BrainPOP! description: BPOP image: https://info.iu13.org/hubfs/undefined-Oct-02-2025-12-35-22-2172-AM.png --- ![](https://info.iu13.org/hs-fs/hubfs/ECSES%20Instructional%20Technology%20Blog%20by%20Blantz/ECSES%20Tech%20Blog%20Header.jpg?noresize&width=1172&name=ECSES%20Tech%20Blog%20Header.jpg "ECSES Tech Blog Header.jpg") **Use CLEVER - an ECSES Bookmarking Tool to help students and staff find instructional materials and websites easily.  [CLEVER ](https://clever.com/in/lancaster-lebanon-iu-13-1269970/teacher)** ![check box](https://sdk.bitmoji.com/render/panel/3184fac1-45a0-4deb-ab70-35c81b789238-%s-v1.png?transparent=1&palette=1) **Resource Links** [IU13 Schoology](https://iu13.schoology.com) [Brain Pop](http://www.brainpop.com) [Brain Pop Jr. ](http://jr.brainpop.com) [Code.org](https://code.org/) [Discovery Education](http://iu13.discoveryeducation.com) [EdPuzzles](https://edpuzzle.com) [Google Classroom](https://classroom.google.com) [Google Drive](https://drive.google.com) [IXL](http://www.ixl.com/signin/iu13org) [Kahoot](http://www.kahoot.it) [Office 365](https://login.microsoftonline.com) [Padlet](https://padlet.com/auth/login) [Quizalize](https://www.quizalize.com/) [Quizizz](https://quizizz.com/join/) [Quizlet](https://quizlet.com/) [Typing.com](http://www.typing.com) # What’s Popping? Fresh Updates from BrainPOP! Posted by [Lori Blantz](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/author/lori-blantz) on Nov 10, 2025 7:29:59 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **What’s Popping? Fresh Updates from BrainPOP!**** ****BACK TO SCHOOL UPDATES!** **Check out this **[**year’s back-to-school updates from BrainPop**](https://www.brainpop.com/discover/post/back-to-school-2025)**! With new ways to browse by core curriculum, expanded access to our most engaging learning activities, and built-in reading scaffolds that meet students where they are, BrainPOP helps teachers do what they do best—ignite curiosity, build knowledge, and differentiate with ease.** ### ![](https://info.iu13.org/hs-fs/hubfs/undefined-Oct-02-2025-12-35-22-2172-AM.png?width=163&height=200&name=undefined-Oct-02-2025-12-35-22-2172-AM.png) ### Browse by ELA Core - **Discover a new way to discover BrainPOP 3-8 and BrainPOP Jr. topics—now aligned to the scope and sequence of your ELA core curriculum*. Simply choose the lesson you’re teaching that week, then explore activities that build the background knowledge and vocabulary students need to access (and get excited about!) the texts in your core program.** - [**Check out which curriculum alignments are now available**](https://www.brainpop.com/discover/post/back-to-school-2025#viewer-ld4or1976) ### Connected Texts with Built-In Scaffolds - **Connected Texts* are high-interest reading passages that extend learning beyond the movie, reinforcing key vocabulary, deepening topic understanding, and promoting stronger comprehension.** - **New this year, students can highlight any word or sentence to instantly access a simplified version or a grade-appropriate definition, providing just-in-time reading support. ** - [**Learn more about this new feature**](https://www.brainpop.com/discover/post/back-to-school-2025#viewer-o82j94940)  ### Pause Points in BrainPOP Jr. - **Pause Points—already a fan favorite in BrainPOP 3-8—are now in BrainPOP Jr.! These short, interactive prompts, embedded into the movie, encourage students to pause, reflect, and respond as they watch. ** - **Help young learners stay focused and engaged with prompts that encourage thinking, talking, and connecting ideas as they learn.** - [**Learn more about this new feature**](https://www.brainpop.com/discover/post/back-to-school-2025#viewer-5qlip7640)** ** ### Reminder Teachers - Don't miss out BrainPop classroom swag! - **Brighten and organize your classroom with these free, time-saving printables for weekly planning, building routines, and just for fun!** - [**Download stickers, posters, game templates and much more**](https://go.brainpop.com/classroom-resources) ***Information for this blog post is provided by our partners at BrainPop and was a summary of the full ***[***Back to School 2025 with BrainPOP***](https://www.brainpop.com/discover/post/back-to-school-2025)*** from Summer 2025*** Please do not hesitate to reach out for help with STEM and Instructional Technology by using our [ecses-it@iu13.org](mailto:ecses-it@iu13.org) email.  **Frequently used links:** [**CLEVER**](https://clever.com/in/lancaster-lebanon-iu-13-1269970/district-admin/portal) [**STEM and Technology Hub**](https://sites.google.com/iu13.org/ecses-stem-tech-hub/home) [**Maker Space Inventory of Materials **](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1A4mDEOmOUB_r_tT8-Dsu-0MoZL-1bBAvGGv2zr7gu18/edit?usp=sharing) [**Maker Space Sign-out **](https://forms.gle/86w9XFVMVuuNFWmS6) Topics: [Instructional Tech Tools](https://info.iu13.org/ecses-tech/topic/instructional-tech-tools) **Blog Contest (YEAR #2)** Want to win in our monthly Blog Contest drawing? 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