Turn students into vocabulary word detectives! Change a few pictures on the word wall every day and offer prizes, like extra points or grab bag tickets, to the students who find the changes. Every day, they'll rush in to find what's changed and they'll be actively engaged with reviewing the words on a daily basis.
When faced with students having difficulty focusing, what can educators do? Here's a list of 12 surefire ways to focus your class and increase learning.
This month's focus is Pick-You-Ups! Included are a dozen meaningful ways to let a colleague know they make a positive difference and that you care!
1. Plan a teachers breakfast or lunch. Ask local coffee shops, restaurants and supermarkets to provide product or a discount, and ask parents to pitch in. 2. Donate a new coffeemaker, microwave, or other gift to the teachers' lounge. Ask parents for a small monetary donation if necessary. 3. Little [...]
Establish an RTI team made up of teacher leaders representing a cross section of staff. Buy-in comes when vocal teacher leaders are on board.