Placemat: Description: Students are given a subject, reading, or question. Students are then divided into small groups. Ideally groups of 4 (although it can be more depending on the class size). Each group takes one piece of paper and divides it into five sections: 1 larger middle section and 4 smaller sections that surround it. This … More Placemat

Story Circle: Description: The teacher creates a fairly ambiguous set in the classroom using the elements of theatre. The set should include (but is not limited to) things such as elements of lighting design, costuming, props, sound, characters, etc. The goal of the set is to create a space that give your students enough elements … More Story Circle

Think, Pair, Share: Description: Students are given a subject, reading, or question. Each student is given time to analyze, interpret and dissect the given topic. This can be done through either writing, brainstorming, or guided meditation. Once the student has had sufficient time to come up with their ideas on the subject they are then … More Think, Pair, Share