Classroom Management, Teacher Resources

Tips for Returning Work and Distributing Classroom Materials

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After checking student independent practice (see previous post, “Tips for Checking Student Work“), you’re ready to return graded papers, assignments, and/or distribute additional learning materials, but how do you do so in the most efficient and least cumbersome way? Returning Work There are several ways that work can be returned to students without making it … Continue reading Tips for Returning Work and Distributing Classroom Materials »

Classroom Management, Teaching Tips

Tips for Checking Student Work

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As a teacher, you probably spend a good deal of your time checking student work. If you’re not, you may be neglecting a crucial follow-up to independent practice (see previous post, “Tips for Independent Practice in the Classroom“). Here are some things to consider when checking student practice work. First of all, ask yourself why … Continue reading Tips for Checking Student Work »

Classroom Management, Teacher Resources, Teaching Tips

Classroom Center Time

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Center time can be provided every day for independent student practice. During this time, everyone is engaged in learning by interacting with an activity. It is important to allow students to choose which activity they’d like to investigate further. Some will choose the same activity for several days if their curiosity is stimulated or if … Continue reading Classroom Center Time »

Teaching Tips

Tips for Independent Practice in the Classroom

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The teacher can provide a multitude of ways to practice. This enables individual needs to be met. Centers can be set up to store the practice materials and activities (see next post; to come soon). Students can then be allowed to choose or be directed to specific centers. They may work there individually or in … Continue reading Tips for Independent Practice in the Classroom »