(4) Physical Action

(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