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FUN Critical Thinking Activities

FUN Critical Thinking Activities
For Students in Any Subject The experts on STAAR, such as the Texas Education Agency, the Lead4Ward team and Regional Service Centers tell us that there are some very specific things that we need to do, and other things we should let go of in order to prepare our students for the state assessment. In addition, these strategies can also deepen and broaden their knowledge. Allow for more collaboration on rich content between students (student-centered)Provide higher level thinking questionsGive ample wait timeIncrease critical thinking through authentic instructionFollow the DETAILS of your TEKSKnow the vertical alignment of your TEKS and collaborate with other grade levels The following are ideas for activities that you can use in conjunction with our curriculum in order to help meet some of these criteria, as it is necessary to adjust our mindset from TAKS driven packets to STAAR rich conversations and activities. Talking Chips 1. Pair - Square - Share 3 Facts and a Fib 1. 1. Pass and Play

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Second Grade Educational Computer Games, Ages 7 - 8 ABCya is the leader in free educational computer games and mobile apps for kids. The innovation of a grade school teacher, ABCya is an award-winning destination for elementary students that offers hundreds of fun, engaging learning activities. Millions of kids, parents, and teachers visit ABCya.com each month, playing over 1 billion games last year. Apple, The New York Times, USA Today, Parents Magazine and Scholastic, to name just a few, have featured ABCya’s popular educational games. ABCya’s award-winning Preschool computer games and apps are conceived and realized under the direction of a certified technology education teacher, and have been trusted by parents and teachers for ten years.

tips and tricks for kindergarten teachers lesson plan ideas You join a special club when you become a kindergarten teacher. There are only a few of us who have what it takes to manage these littlest students who are often still moving in ​a hundred directions all at once when they arrive in our classrooms. We’ve scoured our WeAreTeachers ​​Helpline and brought together 50 of the very best ideas for kindergarten teachers. 1. Start at the very beginning. Here are some of the top tips, tricks, ideas, strategies, for teaching first grade and the first grade classroom. First grade is an exciting time of transition for your little ones! To help you have the best year ever, we've scoured our own WeAreTeachers HELPLINE! and the Web for the best tips and ideas for this special grade. Whether you're a longtime vet of this level or just starting out, we hope this list will be your go-to resource for first grade! 1. Greet your kiddies on the first day of school with a big colorful, bulletin board.

2nd grade math games The 2nd grade math games on our website focus on several critical math areas such as the understanding of base-ten notation and place value, building fluency with addition and subtraction, using simple concepts of multiplication, measuring length with appropriate units, finding the perimeter, classifying and analyzing shapes, telling time, and counting back change in coins and bills. In some games students will analyze and interpret data using bar graphs and Venn diagrams. Play these fun math games and become stronger in math before you know it! Balance the Addition Equation Math Racing Game In this fast-paced math racing game, 2nd Grade students must work quickly to give the numbers that make the addition equations correct. 2nd Grade Halloween Math Game This online Halloween math game is engaging, fun, and get kids excited about learning.

Teaching Kids to Move Beyond One-Word Questions “Does anyone have any questions?” It’s the dreaded question of early childhood educators everywhere. This can-of-worms question often leads to non sequitur statements that range from “I like your pants” to long-winded stories that start with “Once my grandma gave me a . . .” These responses often resemble anything but a question. Flying High In First Grade: Reader's Workshop Today I am linking up with Ms. B over at Buzzing with Ms. B for her Reader's Workshop Linky Party. As we get near the first day back to school, I know we are all thinking about how we are going to teach the first week. Will you just go over rules and no actual teaching or will you jump right into teaching? 3rd grade math games The 3rd grade math games on this webpage focus on several important topics such as place value, addition and subtraction of whole numbers and decimals, multiplication and division of whole numbers, concepts of length, perimeter, area, and time, characteristics of geometric figures, as well as collecting, organizing, displaying, and interpreting data. Math Magician Are you a math magician? Make 20 bunnies disappear by solving addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems very quickly.

Spelling Practice with Dolch Sight Words ABCya is the leader in free educational computer games and mobile apps for kids. The innovation of a grade school teacher, ABCya is an award-winning destination for elementary students that offers hundreds of fun, engaging learning activities. Millions of kids, parents, and teachers visit ABCya.com each month, playing over 1 billion games last year. Apple, The New York Times, USA Today, Parents Magazine and Scholastic, to name just a few, have featured ABCya’s popular educational games. Great Science Experiments for Kids The best science experiments for kids are just right for their age, give plenty of hands-on exploration, and ask questions that help kids get at the heart of a science concept. First grade science experiments are not flashy or complicated; when it comes to learning new concepts, simpler is better. Kids do best when they can focus on one new thing at a time, and the number one rule in science experiments is to let kids do it themselves. Science teaches the workings of the world around us. When preparing science experiments for kids, think of the broad range of topics you'll want your kids to know about. The major areas you'll want to cover in first grade include everyday chemistry, rocks and the earth, water, plants, animals, the human body, light and color.

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