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Grouping students using partner puzzles

Partner Puzzles are a fun, creative method for grouping students for small-group activities. Learn how they work in this quick classroom tip designed to decrease behavior issues and increase student motivation! Read More

Differentiate Instruction with Fidget Bags

Learn how to create and use fidget bags, one of Paula Kluth's 100 ways to differentiate instruction in the classroom. If students in your classroom do not need the amount of support provided by the items in a sensory box, but do need some help to stay focused on daily lessons, a fidget bag can be a good alternative. Read More

The Co-Design Model for Collaborative Instruction

This chapter explains everything you need to know about the co-design model, including the four research-based pathways to adopt the system in your classroom. Use the co-design model to promote successful learning for all students in the inclusive classroom setting. Read More

Differentiate Instruction with First/Then Boards

A First/Then Board is a mini-schedule that is portable and can be used to provide more choices to a student or to reinforce simple instructions. Check out this excerpt from Paula Kluth and Sheila Danaher's From Tutor Scripts to Talking Sticks to find out how to create your own! Read More

Differentiate Instruction with Purposeful Puzzles

This chapter explains how to implement purposeful puzzles, a helpful Differentiated Instruction support for students who might fidget a lot during class or need to be “doing something” when they are listening or participating in a classroom discussion. Read More

Purposeful puzzles

View the sample activity and discover how to create purposeful puzzles. A description of what purposeful puzzles are, as well as directions, examples, and a list of vendors are included. Read More

Social skill slam book

View the sample activity and discover how to create a social skills slam book. A description of what a slam book is, as well as materials needed, instructions for assembly, and sample questions are included. Read More

Stackables

View the sample activity and discover how to create stackables. A description of what stackables are, as well as materials needed, directions, and an example are included. Read More