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Empowered wants to simplify prep and maximize joy.
Any teacher is welcome to create and enjoy a free Empowered Hub account. Inside the Hub you’ll find classroom tools including:
- 180+ Customizable, Hands-On Activities;
- Activity Creator AI to instantly create/enhance learning experiences;
- Dozens of Classroom Resources that bring learning to life;
- On-Demand and virtual Educator Events;
- A collaborative, supportive Educator Community; and
- Support from our fellow teachers and our staff.
Activity Categories
We offer activities, all of which can be used based on concept (vs. subject matter) in any classroom, in the following three categories:

Bell Ringers
5-15 min. activities that start or further a discussion, introduce a topic, or change the mood of a room.

Skills Development
15-120 min. session-fillers that challenge notions, explore real-world ideas, and create lasting knowledge.

Capstone Projects
Mutli-session, cumulative explorations of high-level concepts that develop and leverage critical thinking.
SAMPLES FROM OUR LIBRARY
Try One of These Easy-to-Implement Activities
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- Bell Ringers
- Capstones
- Skills Development

Bridge Crossing Conundrum

Creativity Minute

Foundational Principle Face-Off

Innovation Activity

Popcorn CODEC

Prospective Business

Roll the Dice

Speak Out Cards

Subscription Box Design Project

Towers

Vacant Lot Growth Mindset Project

HERSHEY’s Market Research
Find The Perfect Activity for Your Classroom
To access ALL of our activities and resources – visit our Activity Library inside Empowered Hub.
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