The importance of check-in activities Engaging students using check-in activities are really important because they help build relationships, which can be key to success in the classroom. It doesn’t matter what subject you teach, and it doesn’t matter what grade level your students are in; you want them to feel cared about, valued, and genuinely …
Diversity, equity and inclusion through conversation roles How do you get the most out of your lessons? How do you promote student engagement in your class? How do we promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom by assigning conversation roles? I initially wrote this blog with students in mind and wanted to specify discussion …
Conversation prompts for social emotional learning Whether online or in-person, one way for us to gain insights into students’ lives and get to know their personalities is to provide opportunities to share life experiences and creative thinking. Teachers are also doing their best and allocate time to check in with students at the beginning of …
Are you looking for a creative way for students to demonstrate their thinking creatively? Analogy Prompt is an excellent strategy. Analogy prompt is a great strategy to help learners make sense of critical information and paint a picture of an important concept. I like to use analogy prompt in my teaching and teacher training workshops. …