Episode Summary
In this episode, I chat with my Instagram friend, Lindsay from Sweet ‘N’ Sauer Firsties about strategies for enhancing student participation. Lindsay is a first-grade teacher with a decade of experience, who emphasizes engaging all students in learning through techniques like giving think time before answers and incorporating movement activities. She suggests several strategies you can implement in your classroom to deepen engagement and promote discussions. We highlight the importance of creating an inclusive environment and adapting to diverse student needs. Check out Lindsay’s resources for more engagement ideas, highlighting the value of utilizing multiple strategies to enhance the classroom learning experience.
In this episode, we share:
- Strategy shifts to engage every student
- Four Corners activity
- Using interactive anchor charts with Post-it Notes
- Think-Pair-Share technique
- Encouraging student participation
Connect with Lindsay:
- Instagram – @sweetnsauerfirsties
- Website – sweetnsauerfirsties.com
Connect with Zeba:
- Instagram – @kindergartencafe
- Facebook – @kindergartencafe
- Website – www.kindergartencafe.org
- Tik Tok – @kindergartencafe