Solve ‘n Switch: Partner Activity for Math Task Cards
Cooperative learning activities are often designed for teams of four students. However, sometimes a team is just too big, especially in math. Sometimes the perfect number of students for a…
Cooperative learning activities are often designed for teams of four students. However, sometimes a team is just too big, especially in math. Sometimes the perfect number of students for a…
…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…
…where they are. It’s also really helpful for your parent volunteers because they know exactly who’s in your class. Therefore, they feel more comfortable speaking to any of your students…
…really hard time with this one because I never liked authority (big surprise!) and felt that I should listen to my students’ opinions. But I learned that whether I liked…
…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…
…final essays on decorative paper. The “craftivity” part of the activity is what makes this project really special. Students staple their essays into a folder made from a large sheet…
…by the discussion and came away with some new perspectives. Now think about what happens in team discussions at school. One student dominates the discussion while others are too shy…
…webquests online can be a huge help in language arts, plus they love using the internet. It is a lot of extra prep, but they will really start responding and…
…all love those “light bulb” moments where everything clicks into place and the magic of learning happens. So what makes a lesson really amazing? I used to think hands-on learning…
…essential to get the school year off to a great start from day one, but I had so many unanswered questions about the right way to accomplish this. How can…
…the class, I handed the student a Brain Buck and said, “Way to use your brain today! I would never have thought of solving the problem that way!” My students…
…class handbook is a fantastic way to communicate your classroom policies right from the beginning of the year. It also sends a message to parents that you care enough to…
