Today, I utilized the popsicle stick method. A lot of my students tend to lose focus and not be on task while I am reviewing work, or explaining a new concept. As soon as I brought out the popsicle sticks, they were immediately intrigued. They thought it was the coolest thing, and this was already motivation for them to lesson. All students sat up in listening learning position. This method worked well for all three focus students. My lower level student was encouraged to pay attention, and thus each time he was called, he was able to answer the question. Because each child had an equal chance of being called, they were constantly prepared and engaged. The great thing about this is that it was also effective for my above level student. Because it was a new and fresh method, he enjoyed it and wanted his name to be called as much as possible. Therefore, he did not become bored just because he had mastered the work. I would definitely continue using this in the future.
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denise donahue
3/27/2016 07:47:18 pm
Definitely a classic. I'm glad to hear your students responded well. There are online versions of this as well, if students need something "fresh" in the future.
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