Cooperative Learning – More Than Group Work
…opportunity to talk. To equalize participation in team discussions, try one of these strategies: Around the Team – Place students in teams of 4 or 5 and have them number off…
…opportunity to talk. To equalize participation in team discussions, try one of these strategies: Around the Team – Place students in teams of 4 or 5 and have them number off…
…of each issue in ways that appeal to kids of all ages. As I began to explore her complete collection, all I could think about was how perfect they would…
…takes out the misconception that students often have about the zero that serves as a place holder in this computational skill. Math will always be about numbers, but the fact…
…and flea markets to find bargains on camp chairs. My Favorite Ways to Use Camp Chairs Here are some of my favorite ways to use camp chairs in the classroom….
Adult coloring is all the rage these days. This is no surprise—as busy as our lives are in the 21st century, we are all looking for healthy ways to relax,…
…with my 5th graders, they came up with two different ways to test the hypothesis that the condensation was coming from inside the cup. With both methods, they emptied the…
…Here’s a lesson outline you can use with upper elementary students, but feel free to modify it as needed with your own students. 1. Prior Knowledge Sorting Activity Before you…
…them really love certain teachers, their responses vary in some ways, but one element is always present; “know my child” is always at the core. Here are just a few…
…and can be used in a variety of ways. Here are three options: Learning Centers – One of the most popular ways to use task cards is at centers. Students…
…Year in some ways, but it’s also different in other ways. In the first part of the lesson, they will make guesses about these similarities and differences, and later they…
…simple ways to get your kids actively involved in learning the Measurement and Geometry standards. There are SO many more ways to have a hands-on experience with these standards, and…
…the story, I thought about how our words and actions can impact others in both positive and negative ways. A smile or a kind word can go a long way…
