20 Terrific Quiet Signals That Work!
…and stop talking. This gives students a chance to finish their conversation if they are talking with a partner or working in a group. Pepper Sullivan – I use non-verbal…
…and stop talking. This gives students a chance to finish their conversation if they are talking with a partner or working in a group. Pepper Sullivan – I use non-verbal…
…and take turns sorting fractions into three groups: less than 1/2, equal to 1/2, or greater than 1/2. As the students work, they are encouraged to talk over the reasons…
…to discuss their thoughts and feelings about it. There’s no doubt that kids love being able to choose books that interest them, and they love having time to talk about…
…teams because discussing and debating the placement of the cards was really helpful as they grappled with the concepts. When they discussed a card, they had to talk over the…
…Students need to be seated close to their partners so they can talk quietly together, take turns rolling dice, and place physical game markers on their game boards. To solve…
…students haven’t stopped talking about it. I dedicated a bulletin board space to it (well, actually a blackboard space because I’m out of bulletin board space). This is where we…
Do you have a few students who can’t seem to complete assignments and turn them in on time? Yet when you talk to their parents, you hear the story, “But…
…in particular can have unintended but highly damaging consequences. Before you reject this conclusion, let me tell you about about the research and share my own personal experiences with praise….
…your new students next year. Two birds – one stone! 3) “A Simple Simile” After students have had a chance to talk about their year, have them create a simile…
…enable them to make a personal connection with academic content. As a result, they pay closer attention and remember more. One of my favorite examples is “The Story of Peri…
…and talk with your administrator about how you might be able to work a few class meetings a week into your plans. If you absolutely can’t find the time, how…
…Betsy Page: I have 11th graders. I hold up 1 finger for them to wait a minute. If they blurt out, stop talking and VERY dramatically say, “If you have…
