Strategy of the Month

This strategy can be used with all students, as it allows them to reflect on and summarize their learning, as well as to consider goals that will stretch them moving forward.

To do this, create two circles: one labeled "Comfort Zone," the other labeled "Stretch Zone." The "Stretch Zone" is the optimal performance zone where the magic happens. When students can articulate what's in their comfort zone and then identify next steps, they can challenge themselves from their current zone of development to a new and heightened zone of development. It's just important to make sure to avoid the danger zone in which students are being stretched too far and experience frustration.