Cooperative Learning Seating Options
…instruction. There are many possible options, but one thing to consider is whether you want them to sit together all day long or just for certain activities. I described a…
…instruction. There are many possible options, but one thing to consider is whether you want them to sit together all day long or just for certain activities. I described a…
…to brighten someone’s day. I decided to create a reading lesson to supplement the story because I thought it would be the perfect text for exploring causes and effects. It…
Did you ever stop to think how lucky you are? You might, but your students may not. Here’s a fun freebie for St. Patrick’s Day or Dr. Seuss’s birthday, March…
…next day, we all categorize the found objects.You can download this chart by clicking on the image; the chart is page 2 of the freebie which includes a worksheet for…
Spring is here, and that means field days and field trips! As the weather turns sunny and warm, kids and teachers both want to get out of the classroom. But…
…on the last day of school. If you create a class yearbook, you could include the forms in the yearbook, with your students’ permission of course. If you’ve never done…
…Holiday Millions lottery game. One part of the story in particular really captured my interest: “Top prize winners in the Holiday Millions game have the option of claiming their prize…
…Shiloh, and I allowed students in those groups to listen while reading their books each day. To manage the problem of multiple users needing the same audio player, I figured…
…sampler) will do more to help children learn synonyms and antonyms than several days’ worth of paper-and-pencil instruction on the same topic. With this greater success comes greater confidence and…
…my students then added the gummy bears to the solutions and we let them sit overnight. The next day, the students found the mass and length of the gummy bears…
Who likes to sit in a hard chair all day? I know I don’t, and my students didn’t either. Classroom carpets are nice, but there’s never enough room for everyone….
…these 4 steps: Start the day with a silent or guided breathing or meditation technique that slows everyone’s inner speed and invites observation of sensations. Direct students to then: (steps…
