Pinterest in the Classroom

Using Pinterest as an Educational and Communication Tool

Pinterest offers teachers a unique way to collect and share ideas visually. It is not just a platform for personal inspiration — it can also be a powerful classroom tool. Teachers can use Pinterest to:

• Inspire Lesson Planning: Pinterest provides endless creative ideas for activities, projects, and classroom decor. Teachers can search by theme or subject and quickly access high-quality resources shared by other educators.

• Student Projects: Students can use Pinterest boards to research and organize projects. For example, they could create a board about habitats, weather, or famous artists, pinning images, articles, and videos.

• Home–School Connection: Teachers can share boards with parents containing suggested activities, reading lists, or project ideas to extend learning beyond the classroom.

• Collaborative Learning: Pinterest boards can be a space for students and teachers to share work and ideas together. Students can contribute pins to a group board, fostering collaboration and engagement.

Example Board: A Pinterest board titled “Classroom Activities and Lesson Ideas” filled with images of art projects, science experiments, and reading resources. This can be shared with both students and parents for continuous learning.

Here's an example of a Pinterest board from my personal Pinterest!