Partner talk is a popular discussion strategy for many teachers. It is often referred to as “turn and talk” or “think-pair-share.” It's a well-loved strategy that never loses its effectiveness if managed well. While using this strategy and observing this in classrooms, I have … [Read more...] about Student Engagement Discussion Strategy: Partner Talk
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How do you teach 1st graders about the continents?
We wanted to teach our first graders to grasp the concept of how big our world really is, but didn't know where to start. How do you teach first graders about different cultures, countries, and continents? We searched online for ideas but couldn't find anything that suited our … [Read more...] about How do you teach 1st graders about the continents?
End of Year: Interactive Drama
It's the end of the year and we are all likely feeling teacher burnout. We still have a couple of weeks before we can stack the chairs on the tables, cover up the bulletin boards, and turn in our keys. Our students are starting to get summer fever and we are trying ANYTHING … [Read more...] about End of Year: Interactive Drama
