This is a wonderful, easy-to-use app that enables students to narrate a series of pictures and turn it into a video. They could easily use it to explain what they have learned, practice reading aloud, or simply to have open-ended fun. Students begin by selecti... View More
All students, particularly those who struggle with collaboration Teach It! 1)Objective: Group brainstorming will allow all students to be heard and feel comfortable contributing. 2) Teacher Takeaways: a) Model group brainstorming regularly so students pract... View More
If your student can solve problems efficiently but you want to strengthen their complex problem solving skills Instruction and Practice 1)Objective: Students will identify and consider more than one approach to solving a problem before choosing one to use. ... View More
If your child gives one word answers or is reluctant to engage in deeper discussion How to Apply It! 1) Questions that have a specific answer might not evoke a meaningful response: "Who were the main characters in the book?" (I don't remember.) 2) Instead,... View More
If your middle or high school student loses perspective on relative importance of work or you want them to go deeper in their understanding Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will engage in daily reflection to solidify the day's learning, address unresolved pro... View More
If your student is self-conscious about or has difficulty generating ideas for creative writing How to Apply It! 1) Take a story your students enjoy and propose a few "what if" scenarios. What if the character had turned right instead of left? What if the ... View More
If your child struggles to visualize distance and/or relationships between 3-D objects Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will strengthen spatial reasoning skills. 2)Takeaways: a) Building sets are a creative way to develop problem-solving, organization and s... View More
If your student does not like to write or is sensitive to feedback How to Apply It! 1) Refrain from correcting spelling, grammar or other details until a later draft so students can focus on idea generation quality. 1) Encourage students to write a rough d... View More