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Teacher-Tested Tips:
Calling On Students
Submitted by: Sharon Riddle, 1st Grade
On or before the first day of school, I paint each child's name on a tongue depressor with colorful puff paint. These "sticks" are kept in a small pail on my desk. I use them to "call on students", pick a line leader, decide who will read next, the 7 people who get to be up for "7-up", etc. Each stick is left out of th... more »»
Calling On Students
Submitted by: Amy Terry
Get a stack of 3 different colored index cards. Each color stands for a level of questioning (literal, moderate, higher level thinking). Now put the names of your students on your cards. Their abilitiy level will determine what color their name goes on. That way, you will ask questions appropriate for each child's level. Then, after asking the child the question, put the card in the back of your stack, so each child gets called on equally. Great method!
Grade Level(s):
K-2, Special Ed.
Making sure students understand lessons
Submitted by: Gracie D.
At the beginning of the year, I give each student a laminated sheet of light-coloured construction paper and an eraseable pen. When we have, for example, a math lesson, I have my students follow along with equations on the board. They copy the equation down on their laminated sheets. When each student has solved the eq... more »» | 
