Student discourse strategies

Are you trying to get your students to talk more at the right time? Student discourse can be tricky. In this post, I provide 5 tips on how to get your students to think critically, share with one another, and use discourse in the best ways possible for your upper elementary classroom! Build the classroom community you have been wanting!

Your new favorite teaching strategy: This pared-down version of learning stations keeps the movement, interactivity and variety while minimizing the prep work.

Getting students engaged in lessons dosen't have to be complicated or time consuming. I'm sharing my go-to student engagement strategies. These strategies..

Teachers, are you looking for ways to engage your upper elementary students in meaningful math discourse? Read my best strategies, discussion ideas, tips, and tricks to making sure your students discuss math problem solving and strategies in meaningful ways. Click to grab a free list of math discussion prompts and starters to engage your students and read easily to implement strategies.

Go beyond think-pair-share with ten discussion strategies that will engage your students in meaningful paired and small group discussions.

These engaging strategies to incorporate movement in the classroom are perfect for the fidgety students & kinesthetic learners in your class!

Switching from a teacher-centered model in the classroom to a student-centered one can seem extremely overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Often I have people come to me with one simple question, “What are some student-centered teaching strategies?" While there may be no "one-size-fits-all" answer for the question of what are some student-centered teaching strategies, there are some guidelines that any teacher can abide by.

Every English language arts teacher needs a variety of successful, student led discussion strategies that will provide opportunities for student learning.

Struggling to manage an aggressive student in your classroom? Discover practical techniques to de-escalate situations, create a safe learning environment, and empower both you and your students. Learn about understanding aggressive behaviors, effective de-escalation strategies, and practical tips for handling challenging situations.

Marcia Carrillo, Teacher Mentor, shares five strategies to support struggling students and how to grade with GRACE.