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Last summer I attended a GT training and was introduced to choice boards! I LOVE THIS IDEA!!! I think that students are more engaged and even challenge themselves more when they are given choices. The great thing is....they aren't just for GT students. Choice boards work similar to tic-tac-toe; the student completes 3 activities in a row {up, down, diagonal} They can be adapted for ALL students and actually lend themselves well to differentiated instruction. On Tuesday, I will be attending another GT training specifically on choice boards and differentiated instruction {I'm super pumped about it!} I can't wait to learn more about these learning tools! {I promise to share what I learn!} Choice boards can be set up in many different ways. You can base them off of abilities, learning styles, intelligences, and even levels of questioning. I have found it easier, if I focus on just one of these types. When creating the board, you want to plan out what type of activity each square will focus on. {You don't want to have 2 of the same type of activities in a row} The goal of the CBs are to have equally acceptable activities that you want the students to complete that are similar end products, but have varying ways to accomplish the final product. {For example, you are studying the Alamo. Students could choose activities from writing a diary from the viewpoint of being in the battle, recreating a model of the Alamo, creating a movie, etc.}The wonderful thing about CBs though...students can choose an activity they are willing to complete {taking into consideration their own likes/learning style/intelligence}, but they will have 2 other activities they will need to complete that will focus on other skills that they possibly may need to strengthen {but at the very least they're practicing other skills}! It's a win-win situation! I recently put the choice boards I created for my homework reader's responses in my shop. My students are required to read 20 min nightly, however I found that many of them weren't really reading every night! These choice boards give student's different options to respond to their books, while focusing on varying skills. I've also included 4 blank {editable} choice boards so that you can create your own boards! .....And I used the adorable sneakers clipart to jazz them up from KPM Doodles {love her stuff!} Here is an example template of how to begin creating a choice board based on Multiple Intelligences: Source: Dare to Differentiate Here are some great resources: Dare to Differentiate (AWESOME site for resources!) PVUSD Choices based on intelligence
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Work together to create a beautiful and informative poster about our amazing planet! This collaborative activity is perfect for classrooms, after-school groups, or even at home. This interactive project allows children to contribute to a beautiful piece of art while learning about ways to protect our planet. The poster is divided into sections, so each child can work on their own section. Once the poster is complete, hang it up in your home, classroom or hallway. It includes : 16 poster pieces Each piece mesure 8.5" x 10.2" fits on a regular 8.5" x 11" A finished image of the poster The final poster is 34" x 42" Grid reference This collaboration poster offers two options: Pre-Filled Advice for a Quick and Easy Project Blank Boxes for Creativity and Personalization Where, when, why to use this collaboration poster: Earth day Environmental Awareness Campaigns Hallway display Door decor Early finishers Classrooms Bulletin board Team-building activity Fast-finishers Ways to introduce topics End of unit activities Stress reduction TeamWork Craft **You will receive:*** A zip File contains: - PDF File Includes 18 Pages. - PNG File Includes 18 Images. - PDF File Includes 18 Pages. (writing option) - PNG File Includes 18 Images. (writing option) - Page size : 8.5*11 Inches (Us letter) Earth day craftivity | Earth day bulletin boards | Earth day activities | Earth day coloring sheets | Earth day display | Earth day art project | Earth day coloring pages | Earth day decor | Earth day poster | Earth day pledge | Earth day sort |Earth day promise | Earth day resources | Earth day printable resources | Earth day craft | Earth day color cut assemble
As Pinterest becomes a popular way for teachers to share and find resources for their classroom, I would like to give you a list of my favorite Inclusion boards! The number of boards dedicated to inclusive education is growing daily and I’m sure I have missed out on some very noteworthy mentions. For that reason, please let me know in the comment section below, of any pinners or boards that you find very helpful. However, for the time being you can’t go wrong following these Pinterest boards, where you will find so many ways to enrich and enhance your inclusive classroom! 1. Brenda Schottmuller - The mother of all inclusion boards, Brenda’s Pinterest board has over 3500 pins related to inclusion! You’ll be sure to find lots of tips, advice and information for all age levels here. Give yourself a lot of time to look through it! 2. Lisa Friedman - Lisa’s Inclusion board is a collaborative board where several inclusion advocates (including The Inclusive Class) pin their favorites in one place. You will see a variety of pins here, including blog posts and articles that make you think about inclusive practice. 3. Melina Nafarrate - This board is focused on inclusion in the early years. Melina pins ideas for hands-on activities, books and classroom management. 4. Ariel Glassman - Ariel's board has over 700 pins with a combination of inclusive activities, information about special needs, practical ideas and quotes. Although many of the pins are geared towards the elementary years, some can be adapted for middle and high school. 5. Brookes Publishing - Brookes is a leading publisher of books about inclusive education. Therefore, most of the pins on this board are books about inclusion that Brookes has published. It’s a great board to help you keep up with hot topics in inclusive education and recent research. 6. Kerri Haycook - On Kerri’s Inclusion board, you will find some very user-friendly charts, checklists and graphics that can be used in the inclusive classroom. Data sheets and IEP worksheets are also pinned to supplement the necessary documents that an inclusion teacher needs. 7. Whitney Fazier - Numerous charts and visuals that can used in the inclusive classroom are the highlight of this inclusion board. There are ideas and suggestions that can be used in both elementary and middle school classrooms. Since many learners need visual supports, this board will be useful for any teacher. 8. Glitter Apples - As the title of this board indicates (Special Needs and Inclusion), it has pins about special needs as well as inclusion. Close to 500 pins describe various learning disabilities, physical, developmental and neurological issues. This is a fantastic resource for any inclusion teacher to refer to when planning for lessons and support in the classroom. 9. Lindsey Ding - Lindsey's board is dedicated to the Common Core and how it relates to inclusion. It is a resource that elementary teachers will find very helpful when planning inclusive lessons that meet Common Core expectations. Hand-outs, lesson plans, and activities line this board. 10. Kathleen McKlaskey - Kathleen is known for her resources and knowledge of technology to support learning and “level the playing field”. On this board, she has numerous pins with suggestions for apps that can be used for special learners. Save yourself some time and refer to Kathleen’s board when looking for educational apps in your classroom! Do you have any boards to add to this list? Leave a comment below! Don't forget to follow The Inclusive Class on Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest for more resources about inclusive education!
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