3 Reasons Plus 5 Tips = GR8 Games
Using games in the classroom serves several purposes: students naturally get excited to hear they are going to be playing games, pre-created games are easy to plan and implement for teachers, and students can engage deeply in learning (reinforcing that learning is fun!) Read on for three reasons to use games in learning and for some additional tips for using games in virtual, hybrid, or socially-distanced classroom spaces.
Maximize Conference Time With This Conversation Structure
During conferences, it’s easy to feel completely overwhelmed with the turnstile your classroom becomes - or if you are conducting conferences virtually this year, the constant doorbell of the waiting room can become ominous. Setting up a structure that you can follow for each conference (and perhaps even sharing it with parents ahead of time) help to make expectations clear, setting both you and the family up for success.
Before & After: The Bookends To A Productive Conference
Here are some tips for what to do both before and after the conference to allow caregivers to feel comfortable working with you to help the child grow both socially and academically. Setting a positive tone before the conference even begins can be a game changer for everyone involved.