See previous post for description of what sponge activities are and how they can be used to enhance learning in the classroom. Choose a category such as food, movies, or places, and challenge students to think of one for each letter of the alphabet. Select a category such as famous people. Have one student say … Continue reading More Sponge Activities for the Classroom »

A sponge activity is something that teachers give students to work on as they come in the room or to keep the students busy while the teacher takes care of necessary business, like taking attendance, getting the lunch count, or collecting notes and homework. Sponge activities are also useful during transition periods while the teacher … Continue reading Sponge Activities »