{Week 4} BTS in a FLASH! Student Engagement




https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Growing-Bundle-of-5th-Grade-Worksheets-1753952 
When students are engaged, learning is FUN. One night, I was sitting my office brainstorming the next math lesson and then it came to me. .... Community Notes!  I have created a community of notes for each math topic. Well not all yet, because I started this in April. But, the kids get 5 minutes to get their community notes cut, glued, and semi colored. It makes note taking much more enjoyable. I have a few different ones in my store. Grab this freebie on Volume to check it out.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Student-Self-Assessment-Cards-1932447

Student assessment during a lesson is key in my mind. I use the 1,2,3 method. The kids show on their chin what number represents their learning. I love how the kids just automatically do it when I say SHOW ME YOUR UNDERSTANDING. This is great for students who are new to the English language or students who are shy to ask questions. When I see the 1s or 2s I make sure to hang around them during workbook time.
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Partner-Pairing-Cards-1000502
Partner pairing cards are my FAVORITE. Anytime you need to get the kids up, moving, and talking...these are perfect. Each students gets a card and they have to find their match. Sometimes I will even time them to see how fast they can partner match. This is especially useful at the beginning of the year.

http://ramonarecommends.blogspot.com/2015/07/using-books-to-set-scene.html
Want to get your students engaged for a lesson? Grab a picture book. Kids love them and they can learn from them as well. Read more about that here.


Do you have a student who struggles to find the right time to share? I created this share cards for kids who need a little guidance on their sharing. Each student gets 4 cards, they can only share 4 times during a class session. For example, Math is from 8:30-9:30, the student has 4 times they can sure during that hour. It works! Once they get the share procedure down, I take the cards away.




3 comments

  1. I am working on adding self assessment to my classroom this year! I think it is an important skill for every person to have. Thanks for organizing such a fabulous link up. I have gained many new ideas during the past 4 weeks!
    Diary of a Not So Wimpy Teacher

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  2. I do the same kind of thing... I make them write their level of comprehension on the paper too. :)

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  3. I love the idea of community notes! Now I need a 4th grade edition! I've loved this journey with you this past 4 weeks (and then some). XOXO!
    Fancy Free in Fourth

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