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…problem-solving or discussion; other cooperative learning strategies are more suited for critical and creative thinking. Showdown works best when team members are not too far apart in ability level, so…
…problem-solving or discussion; other cooperative learning strategies are more suited for critical and creative thinking. Showdown works best when team members are not too far apart in ability level, so…
…best work by providing an incentive to eliminate careless errors. These short formative assessments keep you in touch with how the class as a whole is doing as well as…
…problems. Before the game, place a different task card on each student’s desk, and give each student a blank numbered worksheet. To start the game, ask everyone to solve the…
…challenging students. Best of all, the the WBT website is full of amazing resources that are absolutely free! Even their national conference every June is free! I decided to reach…
…best sellers, “Scold Like a Pro!,” “The Five Secrets of Power Chastisement,” “If They’re Not Crying, They Didn’t Get It: Confessions of a Former Sweetie Pie.” If scolding doesn’t change…
…thinkers and the STEM challenges tap into this creative vein. This allows amazing things to happen! Some of the best teamwork and “aha” moments come when the stack of cups…
…the rewards of the smiles will be worth it. Use humor in the classroom. I think humor is one of the best ways to build community in the classroom, and…
…your point is…” Introducing the Strategies When you begin teaching students to have real discussions in which they link their ideas to others, it’s best to start with baby steps….
…examples: From a mother of two: Some of my favorite teachers have been those who were interested in my children and made them feel important. The best one made me…
…facts from that city/country. All the grades love this! Dan Watt – For the past four years (with this past year being the best year ever) I’ve created the “We…
…need additional guidance and it’s best to identify those students early in the process. The single page form makes it easy for you as the teacher to review your students’…
…I wouldn’t keep too many files on the app since they take up space. Just switch them out. Option 2 for Mobile Devices: This works best for upper grades but…
