Are you looking for ways to use cooperative learning for test prep? Cooperative learning is a part of each and every day in our classroom, but this time of year when we are focusing in on test prep it is really easy to let it slide. Instead I challenge myself (and you in turn!) to really ramp it up and do even MORE cooperative learning … [Read more...] about 7 Cooperative Learning Strategies for Test Prep
Six Review Games Worth Your time
Review games are one of my favorite engagement strategies in the classroom. Some people may think anything including the word game does not have any place in the classroom. Those people are clearly not teachers! We teachers know that anything game oriented equals instant engagement and review games fit the bill! Right about now the review … [Read more...] about Six Review Games Worth Your time
Waking the Brain with Morning Stretches
Have you ever looked around your classroom and noticed that your students still seem to be asleep? Check out how morning stretches helped to wake us up and lead to a more productive day! You might remember a few weeks ago when I wrote about my take away from the Kagan training that I attended and how I was planning to Refocus Our Classroom. One of … [Read more...] about Waking the Brain with Morning Stretches
Test Prep Plan for Success
Everyone needs a test prep plan for success. I mean, failing to plan is planning to fail, am I right? Okay friends, I know this topic is getting old quick, but we still need to make a test prep plan. AND that test prep season has really just begun for those of us in Texas, and we are already ready to throw all the practice sheets out the window. … [Read more...] about Test Prep Plan for Success
Strategic Test Prep
Test-prep is officially in full swing in our classroom, and I am delighted to say that it is off to a great start. Our early success is much due to one word. CONSISTENCY. We have a plan of action, and we are sticking to it! This strategic test prep plan ensures that students know what to expect, set their own goals, and celebrate their … [Read more...] about Strategic Test Prep