60 Second Strategy Professional Courtesy

Summary

For anyone who's ever wondered, “How do I get their attention back in a 1:1 environment?” to our free email newsletter ... When teachers make their teaching and learning goals clear to their class, every activity has a purpose and every student ... Having students engage with the characters they're reading about reveals whether they read the chapter—but better yet, ... A simple way to get students talking positively about their peers' work—and thinking about how they might improve their own. A simple activity can help preschoolers better understand boundaries and learn to be gentle when it comes to physical contact. Following discussions with a quick reflection exercise helps students sharpen their speaking and listening skills. for ... Starting class with this fun math review activity gets students out of their seats, boosts their problem-solving skills, and promotes ... An easy, fair way to manage multiple students' needs when they're working independently or in groups. to the Edutopia ... Explicitly teaching and celebrating kindness is a simple yet powerful way to build a positive classroom culture. for free ... This simple activity helps students practice giving and receiving peer feedback—and gets them out of their desks. for ... Improve the quality of class discussions by giving young kids a checklist of key things to look for when their peers talk.  ... A quick, low-key way to build community in your classroom on a daily basis. for free to our email newsletter Edutopia ... By asking students to retrieve from memory what they recently learned about a certain topic, partner with a classmate to discuss ... Transforming a mundane task roll call into a chance to connect and share a moment with students makes the start of class ... By encouraging students to sketch visual notes during a read-aloud, teachers can turn doodles into deeper learning—and help ...