We’ve officially crossed the 1,000-resource mark — and we couldn’t have done it without YOU.
To our amazing community of Engagement Engineers: thank you. Your passion, your playfulness, and your unwavering commitment to student-centered learning are what keep the EMC² Learning engine running strong. And today, we’re raising a toast (and maybe a whiteboard marker or two) to celebrate this incredible milestone together.
What began as a dream to reimagine classroom engagement has now grown into a living, breathing, ever-expanding library of 1,000+ fully editable resources, all designed with the same bold vision:
- Serious science meets playful pedagogy.
- Between 5–40 hours of R&D per activity.
- Just 5–40 minutes of prep for you.
We build the framework so you can bring the fun. Like pint-sized Kool-Aid packets of creativity or bullion cubes of student-centered brilliance, every EMC² Learning resource is ready when you are — accessible on demand, 24/7, and completely customizable for any grade, subject, or content area.
And these aren’t your average “smash the right button” guessing games. Each activity is crafted to spark curiosity, elevate academic rigor, and create meaningful, real-world connections that bring your lessons to life through the timeless principles of the Universal Design for Learning framework. No dinky multiple choice. No low-level bar trivia or AI-powered races against the clock. This is authentic, student-centered instruction at its finest — where creative thinking, collaboration, and high-impact learning take their rightful place in the spotlight of your instruction.
Here’s just a taste of what you’ll find inside the EMC² Learning vault:
200+ Ready Made Review Activities
Gamified review doesn’t have to mean multiple-choice mayhem. At EMC² Learning, we design activities that challenge students to fuse their content knowledge with creativity, ensuring a deeper understanding of the material while still packing in some serious fun. EMC² Learning resources encourage students to collaborate with their peers in a friendly, competitive environment, fostering a sense of community and mutual support. And by offering playful alternatives to review that encourage creativity and teamwork (without requiring students to stare at a screen!), our review games create an inclusive atmosphere where every student’s contribution is valued, and the rising tide lifts all ships. These creative review activities blend fast-paced fun with deep thinking, so students engage meaningfully with your material — all while having a blast.
50+ Resources for Centers & Stations
Lose that lecture and get your students into the game! Using Centers and Stations activities in classrooms can provide classrooms with a dynamic and engaging learning experience that keeps students squarely at the center of their own learning. In the inclusive spirit of the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, these activities break the monotony of traditional lectures by offering varied, hands-on opportunities for students to explore content in depth. Our Centers and Stations are UDL-aligned and built for self-directed engagement. They turn traditional lectures into immersive, hands-on learning experiences.
60+ Next Level Alternative Assessments
Still handing out bubble sheets or blue books and calling it a test? There’s a better way to play. Alternative assessments offer a richer, more authentic snapshot of student learning — from creative projects and portfolios to real-world presentations and performance tasks. These dynamic strategies ditch the dull and highlight what students really know, making space for voice, choice, and originality while still aligning with every standard on your checklist. In an era where AI can write a five-paragraph essay in seconds, your assessments should ask for something deeper. Discover the difference with EMC² Learning’s growing library of fully editable alternative assessments — and turn your next summative task into something students will actually remember.
80+ Student-Centered Literacy Strategies
Help your students grow into confident readers and writers with EMC² Learning’s expansive library of literacy resources. With more than 80 fully editable tools at your fingertips, you’ll uncover fresh, creative strategies to strengthen student skills across all content areas.
These aren’t your typical drill-and-kill worksheets. Each resource is designed to spark deep thinking, boost communication skills, and build meaningful connections to your curriculum. From inventive ways to introduce vocabulary to scaffolded routines for tackling complex texts, you’ll find activities that challenge and engage learners at every level.
Because every slideshow is fully customizable, you can tweak and tailor each lesson to fit your specific classroom needs — whether you’re working on the basics or pushing toward advanced analysis. It’s time to bring some serious creativity (and serious results) to your literacy instruction. Let’s make reading and writing something your students look forward to.
40+ Hands-On STEM Challenges
Add a spark of hands-on energy to your classroom with EMC² Learning’s growing collection of 40+ STEM Challenges! These interactive adventures are built to get students thinking, building, and problem-solving — all while working together toward a common goal.
Forget the filler activities and step into something with real impact. From tilted towers of dry spaghetti to massive marshmallow stacks and candy-powered catapults, bridges, and beyond, each challenge encourages students to flex their creative muscles, think critically, and collaborate with purpose.
Whether you’re launching a unit, wrapping one up, or just looking to liven up the learning, these STEM tasks deliver big-time engagement with minimal prep. Real-world skills. Authentic teamwork. And serious fun.
100+ Gamification Tools for Teachers
And if you’re ready to take playful pedagogy to the ultimate level, EMC² Learning’s jam-packed library of Gamification Assets is your all-access pass to classroom adventure. With 100+ fully editable tools, we’ve got everything you need to bring the fun — and the focus — to every lesson.
From power-up printables and custom trading cards to themed leaderboards and epic boss battles, these resources are designed to turn ordinary instruction into an extraordinary experience. Every asset is built to keep students motivated, energized, and excited to learn.
Whether you’re adding a splash of game-inspired fun or going all-in on a fully gamified unit, this collection is your ultimate toolkit for engagement. The rules are yours to rewrite — and the fun is just getting started.
Thank you for being part of our incredible community of educators. Your dedication and creativity are what drive us to keep growing and innovating. Here’s to reaching new heights together!
The activities featured in this blog post are just a handful of the 1000+ resources available in the EMC² Learning library. This entire library is included with your annual site membership at the “Resources” and “All Access” tiers of membership. We hope you’ll consider joining us as an Engagement Engineer to unlock a full year of site access. For complete details including our exclusive limited time offer for annual site membership, click here.
