Practice Seven
Memory work, recitations, and/or writing occur daily. These enhance character development and effective communication skills while extending curricula.
Implementation Basics | Practice 7 Implementation Evaluation and Goal Setting | Life Principles, Expectations, and Quotes | Hand Sign for Practice 7 | Practice Connections | Characteristics of Implementation with Online Resources | Research | Literature | Vocabulary | Music & Video Links | General Resource Websites | Learning Strategies
“Speech has power. Words do not fade. What starts out as a sound, ends in a deed.”
--Abraham Joshua Herschel (printable poster)
IMPLEMENTATION BASICS
- Practice 7 Introduction - The 'WHY?', 'WHERE?', 'WHEN?', Benefits, Objections, and Responses
- Practice 7 Quick Implementation Guide - Purpose, Quotes, and Questions to evaluate implementation
- Practice 7 Implementation Ideas - 30 Practical application ideas and resources
- Practice 2 - Educators and learners speak in complete sentences and address one another by name, demonstrating mutual respect and common courtesy.
- Classic Literature Resources - a variety of books, websites with audio and lesson plans, activities, etc.
- Writing Strategies - Collection of writing resources and activities for all grade levels
- Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - Multiple online resource links for this characteristic
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Building a Culture of Respect, Trust, and Success - research and supporting strategies
- Making Better Choices - The Choice Process - C.R.O.S.S.ROADS™ is a universal choice process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- Strategies for Adding Novelty and Interest to Instruction
- G.E. Implementation Rubric - Contains a rubric for all 17 Practices
- Life Principles Eight Expectations - links to digital downloads of resources
- Motivate Learners by Building a Dream/Vision - This piece addresses the importance of using the Power of Vision for setting goals based on the foundation of the Great Expectations tenets.
PRACTICE SEVEN IMPLEMENTATION EVALUATION AND GOAL SETTING
- Practice 7 Implementation Evaluation - This instrument may be used as an individual or building-wide evaluation of the implementation for Practice #7. Its use to establish goals for growth is encouraged. (printable document)
- Complete set of Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels
- Goal Setting for Practice 7 - Includes Examples below. The following documents may be used to set goals and work through planning the implementation of Practice 7 .
Practice 7 Examples of Goal Setting - Uses a teacher’s implementation of goal setting in a classroom as the example. - Goal Setting Process Documents:
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Decision-making Process -- This is the 5 step decision-making process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. (C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Process Poster)
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Goal Setting Worksheet
- Simplified Goal Setting Worksheet
- Goal Setting Planning Sheet
- Goal Progress Worksheet
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Decision-making Worksheet
- Goal Setting Definition Poster
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Decision-making Process -- This is the 5 step decision-making process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. (C.R.O.S.S.ROADS Process Poster)
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Click icon for quick access to multiple web resources containing lesson plans, tools for learners, etc.
LIFE PRINCIPLES, EXPECTATIONS, AND QUOTES
- Life Principles: Integrity Cooperation Courtesy(Links to multiple resources)
- COOPERATION – Dictionary Link ; Spanish - la cooperatión
- INTEGRITY - Dictionary link; Spanish: la integridad
- COURTESY - Dictionary link; Spanish: la cortesía
- Life Principle Mind Map for the School Environment - a mind map applying any of the life principles in the school environment
- Life Principle Mind Map - general mind map for any life principle
- Life Application Lessons for Life Principles - 3 strategies for applying any life principle
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Eight Expectations: Resources include printable posters of Expectation, a printable quote, and sections for literature, vocabulary, music and videos, an introductory activity, a cooperative structure, sign language, self-reflection, celebrations, and a brain break. Each allows for selection of appropriate grade level material: Elementary, Middle, and High School.
- Expectation Three - We will use good manners, saying, “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me” and allow others to go first. (printable poster)
- Multiple Resources including printables Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation.
- Expectation Eight - We will practice virtuous living, using the Life Principles. (printable poster)
- Multiple Resources including printables Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation.
- Quotes: (Resource Sheets of quotes and links to printable posters)
- Quotes about COOPERATION – 9 printable quote posters
- "If we don't all row the boat won't go." Author Unknown
- Quotes about INTEGRITY – 10 printable posters
- “Day by day, your choices, your thoughts, your actions fashion the person you become. Your integrity determines your destiny.”- Heraclitus
- Quotes about COURTESY – Resource Sheet of quotes and links to printable posters
- “All doors open to courtesy.” - Thomas Fuller
- Quotes about Creeds - 2 Quote posters
- Basic Tenets, Eight Expectations, and 17 Practices - All three in one document
HAND SIGNS FOR PRACTICE SEVEN
Click on links to see brief video clips of hand sign.
Practice - Make a palm down ‘A’ and move it back and forth across the left index finger. Seven - With hand out, touch thumb and little finger.
- Sign language for Practice 7 vocabulary
- Sign Language for 6 Question Stems - Add a nonverbal component using official sign language
Hand Signs for Eight Expectations - Free Digital Download Task Cards - A PROACTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TOOL! - 8 Sign Language Task Cards for the 8 Expectations forLiving with supporting documents. Sign language hand signsInclude: Friend, Respect, Please, Thank you, Cheer, Help,Applaud, Encourage, and Practice
PRACTICE CONNECTIONS
Practice 7 Connections - list of other 17 Practices that are connected to Practice #7
IMPLEMENTATION CHARACTERISTICS WITH ONLINE RESOURCES
Practice 7 Characteristics of Implementation - Includes links to online resources to assist in implementation under each characteristic.
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Provide opportunities for learners to memorize and recite pledges, creeds, character-building poetry, quotes, etc. Teach and model proper posture, delivery and communication skills. Provide opportunities for showcasing achievements in various both inside and outside the school environment.
Implementation Online Resources:- Practice 2 - Educators and learners speak in complete sentences and address one another by name, demonstrating mutual respect and common courtesy.
- Classic Literature Resources - a variety of books, websites with audio and lesson plans, activities, etc.
- Deliver an Effective Presentation - Article with tips on presenting
- The Pledge of Allegiance - 2 1/2 year old - Toddler Style - 1:15 min.
- Why School Should Teach Students about Good Posture - 10:15 min. Ted Talk on the history of posture in schools and medicine.
- TED'S Secrets to Great Public Speaking -7:57 min.
- How to Speak So That People Want to Listen - 9:28 min. Ted Talk: Have you ever felt like you're talking, but nobody is listening? Here's Julian Treasure to help. In this useful talk, the sound expert demonstrates the how-to's of powerful speaking — from some handy vocal exercises to tips on how to speak with empathy. A talk that might help the world sound more beautiful.
- Creeds - multiple resources on creeds - quotes, literature, memorization and how-to-write-a-creed strategies, etc.
- Lower Elementary Memorization Strategies
- How To Memorize Quotes and Poetry
- 9 Amazing tricks to teach your students to memorize. - 9 types of memory tools
- Public Speaking Tips by Toastmasters - select from menu for tips in a variety of areas for public speaking
- How to Give a Great Presentation - 7:04 min. - 7 presentation skills and tips
- Rise and Shine Ideas - Ideas for learners to use presentation skills in an assembly
- Strategies for Respect - Multiple strategies for creating a positive classroom environment
- Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Strategies for the use of Quotes including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters
- Modeling Desired Behaviors - Resources - Websites and Other Materials includes activities, songs, etc.
- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Strategies for Use of the Magic Triad
- Practice 7 Implementation Ideas - 30 Practical application ideas and resources
- Practice 3 Implementation Ideas - 24 Practice application ideas and resources
- Learning Strategies - a variety of instructional activities
- Strategies for Adding Novelty and Interest to Instruction
- Minute Mania Verbal Fluency - Valuable pre-writing strategy to prevent writer’s block
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Utilize appropriate memory techniques that aid learners in memory work and recitation. Encourage the use of questioning strategies to build comprehension and develop critical thinking skills.
Implementation Online Resources:- Lower Elementary Memorization Strategies
- How To Memorize Quotes and Poetry
- Practice 7 Mind Map - a mind map applying Practice 7
- Life Principle Mind Map for the School Environment - a mind map applying any of the life principles in the school environment
- Life Principle Mind Map - general mind map for any life principle
- Life Application Lessons for Life Principles - 3 strategies for applying any life principle
- Practice 5 Implementation Ideas - 38 Practical application ideas and resources using critical thinking strategies
- Socratic Questioning Resource - Includes:
- An explanation of Socratic questioning
- A printable sheet of Socratic Question stems
- A Mini booklet of questions stems
- A foldable paper cube with Socratic question stems
- Instructions for 4 Classroom Learning Strategies.
- Revised Bloom’s Taxonomy Question Resources - Includes:
- An article explaining and comparing the original and revised taxonomies.
- A printable sheet of Bloom’s Questions stems
- A foldable mini booklet with Bloom’s Question stems
- Directions on how to make the booklet
- A foldable cube with Bloom’s Question stems
- Instructions for 4 classroom learning strategies using these Bloom’s tools.
- An article explaining and comparing the original and revised taxonomies.
- Six Question Learning Strategies
- Six Question Cube - Question Cube with the six basic questions, Who, What, When, Where, Why, and
How
- Six Questions Stems Sheet
- Sign Language for Question Stems - Add a nonverbal component using official sign language
- Six Questions Stems Mini Booklet
- Mini Booklet Directions - How-to instructions for making the booklet
- Music Videos for Practice 5 and Question Stems Songs - Includes some songs in Spanish
- Sign Language for 6 Question Stems - Add a nonverbal component using official sign language
- Music Videos for Practice 5 and Question Stems Songs - Includes some songs in Spanish
- Six Question Cube - Question Cube with the six basic questions, Who, What, When, Where, Why, and
- What Questions Did You Ask Today? 3:77 min. Excellent video giving basic questions about questioning
- Question Game 4x4 Task Card
- QFT-Question Formulation Technique (quick guide) - Question Formulation Technique - a cooperative structure engaging all learners creating their own questions for all age levels. The purpose of this guide is to give you a quick overview of the Question Formulation Technique™ (QFT™) and to provide you with an outline you can use to experience the question formulation process.
- For a comprehensive description and analysis of how to use the Question Formulation Technique™ in the classroom please see, Make Just One Change: Teach Students to Ask Their Own Questions, 2011 Harvard Education Press. http://www.hepg.org/hep/book/144/MakeJustOneChange
- Teaching Learners to Ask Their Own Questions - includes multiple online resources
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Develop, post, and integrate quotes and creed/s to support the values and expectations of the learning environment. Recite, reflect upon, and apply daily within real life situations.
Implementation Online Resources:- Creeds - multiple resources on creeds - quotes, literature, memorization and how-to-write-a-creed strategies, etc.
- Rise and Shine Ideas - Ideas for learners to use presentation skills in an assembly
- Great Expectations Store - LIfe Principle Children’s Books and Digital downloads for Expectations, Life Principles, Special classes, Elementary, Middle School, High School Implementation resources, etc.
- Eight Expectations Digital Download Resources for Educators:
8 Expectations Implementation Resource for Elementary - 135 pages8 Expectations Implementation Resource for Elementary (including Spanish Translation) - 145 pages - 8 Expectations Implementation Resource for Elementary with Special Section for "The First Eight Days of School" Want to build a Climate of Respect? These are resources that work! Focusing on these Eight Expectations for Living has proven effective in thousands of classrooms. Making these 8 "We will....." affirmations daily gives everyone the same language, the same goals, and transforms behavior. "They simply become who we are! We just measure our choices and behavior to these Eight!" Eight complete lesson plans use introductory, cooperative, reading and writing strategies, literature, music, vocabulary (includes sign language and Spanish), posters, and task cards to integrate high academics and social skills. Combined with a supporting life principle they give you all you need to build a community of learners from day one.8 Expectations Implementation Resource for Middle School - 142 pages8 Expectations Implementation Resource for Middle School (Including Spanish Translation) - 142 pages
8 Expectations Implementation Resource for High School - 141 pages
8 Expectations Implementation Resource for High School (Including Spanish Translation) - 150 pages
Eight Expectations for Living for Special Classes and Other School Environments - 73 pages
Start the year with GREAT EX Foundational Tools! This packet is designed for Special Classes: Music, Art,
Physical Education, Library, Computer, and other educational environments
Life Principle Definition Posters and Quotes Set 2 - 387 pages Set II: 37 powerful Life Principle Posters and 140 Related Quote Posters!
CREATE POSITIVE CLASS DIALOGUE! ENCOURAGE! EMPOWER!Student: "It's too hard! I can't do it!"
Traditional Approach:
Teacher: "You just need to keep trying!"
Life Principle/Quote Approach:
Teacher: "Remember our quote about perseverance. Let's say it together. "The right angle to approach a difficult problem is the "TRY-angle!" What would that look like for you here?"- Character Resources - Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Famous Recitations, Poetry, and Quote Examples
- Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Strategies for the use of Quotes including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters
- Life Principle Lesson Plan Strategy - A lesson plan that may used with any of the life principles
- ‘Hand’y Curriculum Connections Page One, Page Two - graphic organizer - Digital Download available
- Life Application Lessons - 3 lessons applying problem-solving in real life situations, literature, and investigating cause/effect relationships.
- Making Better Choices - The Choice Process - C.R.O.S.S.ROADS™ is a universal choice process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- Learning Strategies - a variety of instructional activities for use with literature and other curriculum content
- Procedure for Designating Time for Formal or Casual Speech Example
- Minute Mania Verbal Fluency
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Discuss and study challenging literature as a basis for developing character and a personal vision. Focus on new vocabulary to build communication skills and to enrich the learner’s view of themselves. Apply the meaning gained in classic studies to real world situations including personal effort in the their work.
Implementation Online Resources:- Practice 2 - Educators and learners speak in complete sentences and address one another by name, demonstrating mutual respect and common courtesy.
- Whole Group Discussion
- Lexicon Resource - 31 word tasks
- Lower Elementary Lexicon
- Dictionary - link to Merriam-Webster
- Word Wall Ideas
- PreK-2 - wide variety of ideas, instructional strategies, videos, etc.
- Elementary Word Wall and Resources
- MS/HS Word Wall and Resources - activities, literature, websites
- Word Walls in the Secondary Classroom - Guide to creating secondary word walls with activities.
- "Making Word Walls Work in the Secondary Classroom" - Research-based How-to guide with photos of actual word walls in different curriculum areas. Includes links to other resources
- Classic Literature Resources
- Famous Recitations, Poetry, and Quote Examples
- Procedure for Designating Time for Formal or Casual Speech Example
- Procedures - Multiple resources for implementing procedures in the classroom
- Questioning Strategies - QFT Strategy
- QFT – Question Formulation Technique
- Question Game - 4x4 Task Card
- Vision, Goals, and Self-Reflection - Multiple resources including literature, lesson plans, quotes, and other resources
- Choice and Goal-Setting Resources - Classroom ready tools for teaching Choice and Goal-Setting.
- Problem-solving QFT Lesson – (printable documents and activities included)
- Seesaw - a free app for educators compatible with Google Classroom Students get excited to choose from Seesaw's creative tools. They express themselves, reflect on their learning and create a portfolio they're proud to show others.
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Engage learners daily in writing through journaling, goal setting, self-reflection, or other types of writing.
Implementation Online Resources:
- Practice 2 - Educators and learners speak in complete sentences and address one another by name, demonstrating mutual respect and common courtesy.
- Writing Strategies - a collection of writing resources and activities
- Self-reflection Strategies - includes reflection writing stems, poster, a One-Minute Feedback strategy, tips for journaling etc. - All Age Levels
- One Minute Feedback 4x4 - task card with three self-reflection questions
- Resources for-Vision/Goal-Setting/Self-Reflection - Songs, Videos, Websites, Activities, etc. for all ages
- Lesson Strategies on Enthusiasm/Recognition
- 7 Tips for Motivating Learners
- Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - multiple online resource links
- Praise/Encouragement
- Motivation:
- Free Elementary Student Reward
- Free Secondary Student Rewards
- Free Ways to Recognize Effort - Poster
- 4x4 Task Cards - page 1 and page 2 - All Grade Levels
- Positive Daily Messages - Life Principle PDM’s:
- Hand Signs for Eight Expectations - Free Digital Download Task Cards - A PROACTIVE CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT TOOL! - 8 Sign Language Task Cards for the 8 Expectations for Living with supporting documents. Sign language hand signs Include: Friend, Respect, Please, Thank you, Cheer, Help, Applaud, Encourage, and Practice
- Seesaw - a free app for educators compatible with Google Classroom Students get excited to choose from Seesaw's creative tools. They express themselves, reflect on their learning and create a portfolio they're proud to show others.
- Making Better Choices - The Choice Process - C.R.O.S.S.ROADS™ is a universal choice process that may be used for general decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
- C.R.O.S.S.ROADS ™ Decision-Making Process Worksheet - for use with general decision-making, goal setting, conflict resolution, and problem-solving
- Choice Process Tools - task cards, posters, examples of Choice, Choice Rap, forms, etc.
- Laying a Foundation for a Classroom of Choice - Article on book by Jonathan Erwin
- Goal Setting Process Explanation, Forms and Examples for all grade levels
- M – Make It Happen! - Lesson Materials include activities, literature, videos, quotes, vocabulary, and music.
Click on the appropriate level. - Journaling Tips - Why journaling is important and tips for implementing.
- Character Resources- Tips for creating positive dialogue, quotes, poetry, and literature
- Celebrations
- Celebration Cards Set One (1-24) Digital download
- Celebration Cards Set Two (24-48) Digital download
- Practice #7 Implementation Ideas - 30 Practical application ideas and resources
RESEARCH
LITERATURE
Implementation Online Resources:
- Classic Literature Resources - - Anthology of resources for myths, fables, folk tales, and other classic literature (some interactive)
- Famous Recitations, Poetry, and Quote Examples
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Readers' Theater Scripts Vol 1
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Readers' Theater Scripts Vol 2
Educator:
- Integrity Resources - Websites and Other Materials
- Cooperation Resources - Elem and MS/HS - Songs, Videos, Websites, Links to supplementary material within the GE website, and Other Materials
- Courtesy Resources - Websites and Other Materials
- 101 Strategies to make vocabulary stick by Marilee Sprenger introduces her book by explaining how important it is that educators across all content areas and grade levels address what she refers as “word poverty.” In fact, she maintains that vocabulary may be the most important content that we teach.
Learner:
- The Boiled Seed Lesson Plan
- The Boiled Seed - Additional Resources - Poem, quotes, video
- Simplified Goal Setting for The Boiled Seed story
- Integrity Life Principle Resources
- Simplified Goal Setting Worksheet - Use to analyze and apply life principle/s to any piece of literature.
- Life Principles: Integrity Cooperation Courtesy These links include resources to quotes, lessons, and other resource materials
- Courtesy Literature Lesson (printable or multi-media)
Elementary MS/HS - Integrity Literature Lessons (printable or multi-media)
Elementary MS/HS - Cooperation Literature Lessons (printable or multi-media)
- Elem Fable 1 and Fable 2
- MS/HS Fable 1 and Fable 2 and Lyric Poem
- Eight Expectations: Resources include printable posters of Expectation, a printable quote, and sections for literature, vocabulary, music and videos, an introductory activity, a cooperative structure, sign language, self-reflection, celebrations, and a brain break. There are appropriate grade level materials for: Elementary, Middle, and High School.
- Expectation Three - We will use good manners, saying, “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me” and allow others to go first. (printable poster)
Multiple Resources including printables Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation
- Expectation Eight - We will practice virtuous living, using the Life Principles. (printable poster)
- Multiple Resources including printables Please select your grade level for resources pertaining to this expectation.
- Expectation Three - We will use good manners, saying, “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me” and allow others to go first. (printable poster)
POETRY
- Poetry and Character Building Prose - multiple links to poetry on GE website
- Famous Recitations, Poetry, and Quote Examples - collection of
- Poems about INTEGRITY - Anthology
- Poems about COOPERATION - Anthology
- Poems about COURTESY - Anthology
- Poems about Creeds:
- My Creed poem by S.E. Kiser
- A Good Creed - Author Unknown
- 4x4 Task Card Choices poetry
- Between Teacher and Child by Haim Ginott
VOCABULARY
- Word Wall Vocabulary: character, decency, goodness, honesty, morality, probity, rectitude, righteousness, rightness, uprightness, virtue, virtuousness
- References:
- Lexicon Resource - 31 word tasks
- Lower Elementary Lexicon
- Dictionary - link to Merriam-Webster
- Word Wall Ideas
- PreK-2 - wide variety of ideas, instructional strategies, videos, etc.
- Elementary Word Wall and Resources
- MS/HS Word Wall and Resources - activities, literature, websites
- Word Walls in the Secondary Classroom - Guide to creating secondary word walls with activities.
- "Making Word Walls Work in the Secondary Classroom" - Research-based How-to guide with photos of actual word walls in different curriculum areas. Includes links to other resources
“INTEGRITY in Action”
Brainstorm words that describe how Integrity looks, sounds, and feels. In pairs create a list of 10 words that describe integrity.
Join another pair, share lists, and add any new words. Join another group of 4 and repeat. The end result will be a list to be posted in the room for use and reflection.
MUSIC AND VIDEO LINKS
- Music for Practice 7 - links to Music videos
- Music for the classroom - links to Music videos
- Student Management Songs and Chants - Elementary
- Famous recitations - A collection of famous recitations (Includes videos)
- "I Believe" 1:31 min. Brief video of students working to achieve
- “Believe” Lyrics by Bon Jovi
- “Do the Right Thing” - 1 min. video - Peer pressure
- "Deli" 30 sec. Video - Compliments
- “Confidence” video - 59 sec. video featuring Grace VanderWaal
- "Packages" video - 44 sec. Courtesy
- "Builders for Eternity" poem by R.L. Sharpe - video - 32 sec. Recitation by Maggie Smith (Identical words to R.L. Sharpe poem)
- Integrity Resources - Websites and Other Materials
- Cooperation Resources - Elem and MS/HS - Songs, Videos, Websites, Links to supplementary material within the GE website, and Other Materials
- Courtesy Resources - Websites and Other Materials
- Expectation Two - See media section for appropriate grade level
- Expectation Four - See media section for appropriate grade level
GENERAL RESOURCE WEBSITES:
- National Science Digital Library - The National Science Digital Library (NSDL) was created by the National Science Foundation to provide organized access to high quality resources and tools that support innovations in teaching and learning at all levels of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. NSDL is a digital library of exemplary resource collections and services, organized in support of science education at all levels. Educators may search for level PK - 12+ for FREE digital resources. Compatible for making assignments directly to Google Classroom.
- The Right Questions Institute - Resource for the classroom with downloads
- Also see Right Questions - Educational Leadership - An Explanation of the process
- YSA - Youth Service America - Youth Changing the World website with organizational tools for involving youth in service projects.
- The Futures Channel Lesson Plans - Lesson plans by Kay Toliver applying math concepts
LEARNING STRATEGIES
- Tips for Motivation and Encouragement - Multiple online resource links for this characteristic
- Writing Strategies - a collection of writing resources and activities
- Practice 7 Implementation Ideas - 30 Practical application ideas and resources
- Creating Positive Dialogue by Redirecting with Quotes - Strategies for the use of Quotes including a variety of practical examples and printable quote posters
- Hands and Verbal/Non-verbal Class Management Procedures