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Improve the quality of class discussions by giving young kids a checklist of key things to look for when their peers

By asking students to retrieve from memory what they recently learned about a certain topic, partner with a classmate to discuss ...

A discussion technique based on peer feedback helps students delve into complex texts and develop communication skills.

A simple way to get students

When students get up and moving in this low-stakes conversational activity, they learn more about the topic—but also about each ...

This quick and easy warm-up primes students to think creatively and gets them in the mindset for class. It can be challenging to ...

This fun classroom activity helps students find their voice by teaching the basics of debate in an accessible way. Subscribe for free ...

This simple activity helps students practice giving and receiving peer feedback—and gets them out of their desks. Subscribe for ...

A face-to-face

With this simple activity, the final minutes before the bell rings can be an opportunity for review—not disarray. When the clock is ...

An opening and closing exercise where every student contributes is a way to ensure that they all feel seen and heard in the ...

Giving students randomly assigned roles in their group work helps ensure that they all participate. Subscribe for free to our email ...

A simple routine gives everyone more think time before sharing their responses—and helps manage students' enthusiasm for ...