From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks: 100 Ways to Differentiate Instruction in K-12 Inclusive Classrooms (Kluth & Danaher)

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From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks
100 Ways to Differentiate Instruction in K–12 Inclusive Classrooms
By Paula Kluth, Ph.D., & Sheila Danaher, M.S.Ed.

Differentiated instruction engages students of all abilities as active learners, decision-makers, and problem solvers—making educational experiences more meaningful for all. This one-of-a-kind book proves that designing differentiated instruction can be simple and fun! Packed with creative adaptation ideas like fidget bags, doodle notes, and choice boards, this book gives K–12 educators 100 teacher-designed, kid-tested strategies they can use to meet the needs of all students in inclusive classrooms.

Ideal for helping students who need extra support, scaffolding, reminders, organization, or enrichment, this book gives general and special educators

Easy adaptations in 10 key areas (see box)
A user-friendly layout with a description, materials list, directions, an example, references, and vendors for every entry
Full-color illustrations of each strategy
Practical advice from expert educators
Lists of resources and references to back up every entry

These ready-to-use, research-based adaptations enhance motivation and improve achievement for all children—including English-language learners and students with autism, emotional disabilities, cognitive disabilities, learning disabilities and other special needs. Everyone in the classroom will benefit from this timely, ultra-practical guidebook—the go-to resource for any teacher who has ever had a doubt that differentiated instruction can be simple and fun!

Adaptations in 10 key areas of student need:

Organization
Environment and sensory
Technology
Communication and participation
Behavior and motivation
Teaching and learning
Literacy
Math
Study and review
Assessment

ORDERING INFO
ISBN 978-1-59857-080-9
Paperback
approx. 296 pages / 8.5 x 11
January 2010 / $29.95
Stock# 70809

Tentative Table of Contents

About the Authors
Preface
Acknowledgments

Organization

1. homework binder
2. adapted agenda
3. desk map
4. illustrated school map
5. stay-put stations
6. IRS reminders
7. color-coded materials
8. luggage tag reminder
9. sticky-tape guides
10. assignment checklists

Environment and Sensory

11. seating supports
12. tennis ball sound-proofing
13. study carrel
14. lighting supports
15. sensory bin
16. fidget bag
17. desk-top cheat sheet
18. visual rules
19. classroom labels
20. daily schedule- pictures & objects

Technology

21. Microsoft Word
22. curriculum commercials
23. PowerPoint books
24. keychain reminder
25. talking picture frame
26. mouse house
27. adapted keyboard
28. audio notepad
29. video modeling
30. teacher radio

Communication and Participation

31. personal portfolio
32. question jar
33. spin & "say"
34. remnant books
35. art options box
36. rubber stamps
37. sticky words & phrases
38. writing without writing
39. choice boards
40. talking sticks

Behavior and Motivation

41. student surveys
42. see-me-strong book
43. cue cards
44. partner puzzles
45. peer tutoring scripts
46. power cards
47. doodle notes
48. safe space
49. lap-top lectures
50. first-then board

Teaching and Learning

51. adapted objectives
52. adapted worksheets
53. curriculum stickers
54. Hello! My Name Is __________
55. whole-class response cards
56. pocket sorts
57. match games
58. loop games
59. adapted board games
60. choose & learn box

Literacy

61. adapted books
62. audio books
63. personal word walls
64. picture directions
65. story kits
66. collaborative writing notebook
67. writing tool box
68. word attack pack
69. sticky words & phrases
70. "your turn" scripts

Math

71. math helper
72. tactile numbers
73. manipulatives box
74. math in sight
75. coded assignments
76. math communication board
77. human calculator
78. math snapshots
79. adapted ruler
80. pre-printed notebook

Study and Review

81. human billboard
82. personal dictionaries
83. beach ball review
84. guided notes
85. pocket words
86. walk-it-to-know-it
87. match books
88. card game curriculum review
89. graphic organizers
90. graffiti recall

Assessment

91. adapted standards
92. adapted tests
93. crib sheets
94. data forms
95. portfolios
96. audio/video journal
97. sticky note record book
98. strengths & strategies pages
99. luck of the draw jar
100. exit cards