(Series) Use Folklore to Discuss Language
Students become anthropologists in order to explore folktales from their cultures with a focus on language. Example: In this study... View Article
Integrate ‘Writing for Visual Narrative’
A method for introducing universal design to students as they tackle any story-based writing assignment with the goal of including... View Article
Use Stories or Puppets in Social Problem Solving
Use stories or puppets to model and role-play children’s challenging social situations in order to look for possible solutions. Example:... View Article
Prime Students for Discussion with Free-Writing
Have students write low-stakes responses to a brief prompt to help get them ready for discussion. Example: At the start... View Article
Invite Writing Across Languages
By giving students the opportunity to write in their home language, they are are invited to explore their literary abilities... View Article
Use Stories to Explore Number Patterns
Use a sequencing story or song to explore how growing patterns work. Example: After sharing a story or song such... View Article
Create Nonverbal Classroom Conversations
Stimulate thought and conversation between students who struggle to express themselves verbally. Example: Contrary to dominant pedagogical practices, many students... View Article
Graph Coordinates on the Floor
Create a cartesian plane on the floor for students to practice their graphing skills. Example: Create cartesian plane on the... View Article
Manage Instructional Materials with Livebinders
Support students in managing information and resources by storing and organizing them in an easily accessible online portfolio. Example:... View Article
Use Voicethread for Sharing Ideas
Ask students to share their thinking about a topic, image or reading by using voice, video or text with Voicethread.... View Article
Provide Alternatives to Written Response with Flipgrid
Allow students to speak their words as an alternative to writing in the classroom with Flipgrid. Example: A student that... View Article
Create Student Portfolios for Reflection
Instead of passing back graded work to take home, have students reflect on their graded work with a portfolio. Example:... View Article
Give Students a Tic-Tac-Toe Assessment
Students can be given options to display their mastery of content material, allowing students to choose from a series of... View Article
Color Code Materials For Each Class
Color coding materials for a subject area can be helpful in supporting students in materials management as well as in... View Article
Use Concept Maps to Assess Before Instruction
Teachers can assess student awareness of concepts and key terms before beginning instruction by asking students to map out the... View Article
Make Tasks Active
Use active materials or content to increase engagement and comprehension of the task. Example: When writing a non-fiction article, a... View Article
Enable Voice to Text in Google Docs
Allow students to speak their words as an alternative to typing by enabling voice to text in Google documents. Example:... View Article
Install the Translation Plugin for Google Chrome
Allow students to translate webpages between languages to maximize access. Example: A student who is an English Language Learner may... View Article
Use Exit Slips as Formative Assessments
Have students complete short assessments using an “exit slip” at the end of a lesson that can be used to... View Article
Provide Multiple, Sequential Learning Objectives
During a lesson, teachers can provide students graduated objectives for learning tasks to build toward a larger goal. For example:... View Article