60-Second Strategy: Talk Detectives
Improve the quality of class discussions by giving young kids a checklist of key things to look for when their peers
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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 A simple activity can help preschoolers...
60-Second Strategy: Respectful Touch
A simple activity can help preschoolers better understand boundaries and learn to be gentle when it comes to physical contact.
60-Second Strategy: Traverse Talk
This fun classroom activity helps students find their voice by teaching the basics of debate in an accessible way. Subscribe for free ...
60-Second Strategy: Bean Critique
A simple way to get students
60-Second Strategy: TAG Feedback
This quick exercise scaffolds peer critique for elementary students. Subscribe for free to our email newsletter Edutopia Weekly: ...
60-Second Strategy: SLANT Listening
A simple
60-Second Strategy: Participation Cards
A quick formative assessment tool also encourages all students—even shy ones—to participate in discussions. Subscribe for free ...
60-Second Strategy: Professional Courtesy
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60-Second Strategy: Rapid Review
By asking students to retrieve from memory what they recently learned about a certain topic, partner with a classmate to discuss ...
60-Second Strategy: The ‘What Are You Doing?’ Game
When middle school students play an improvisation game that encourages a bit of silliness, they get more comfortable with each ...
60-Second Strategy: Discussion Mapping
Following discussions with a quick reflection exercise helps students sharpen their
60-Second Strategy: Attendance Question
Transforming a mundane task like roll call into a chance to connect and share a moment with students makes the start of class ...
60-Second Strategy: Flash Philosophy
In this quick warm-up that sharpens critical thinking, students wrestle with moral and ethical questions—while also gaining ...