Thu, Dec 01, 2016 9:55 PM in Motivation
That is a good question and i am interested to see what others suggest. I find that students are more motivated and engaged when they are active in their learning. If a teacher can make a lesson fun and interactive, kids will want to participate and learn. They also will remember more information when they are apart of their learning. But i am definitely open to more strategies and ideas on how to...
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Thu, Dec 01, 2016 9:46 PM in Gardening in the Classroom
I love all the ideas on this posting. When i was in elementary, we each grew a little plant in a little Styrofoam cup. We watered and checked on our plant daily and got to take it home after it grew. I have also seen where CD cases are repurposed and a plant is grown in that. It's really neat because the students will be able to see the dirt, roots, and plant through the cd case and can label or d...
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Thu, Dec 01, 2016 9:41 PM in Getting Students to Ask Questions
It is important to make sure kids feel safe and comfortable from the beginning of the school year. The atmosphere created will have a lot to do with how willing students allow themselves to take risks and raise questions. I have seen a teacher who uses a "Parking Lot" chart to give students a place to anonymously ask questions. Each student is given a parking spot with a number. Students are able...
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