✨ DAY 6 ✨
Use retrieval practice in both openers and closers to boost retention and engage your students. Technology can help streamline these routines, making them interactive and efficient.
Try incorporating ONE routine into your next class and see the impact!
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Activate leaning at the start of class!
For the first minute, students write everything they can recall from memory, then use notes or resources to "peek and add" for a deeper review and connection to the day’s lesson
Set a 5-minute timer for students to review notes, research, or sketch ideas. Use Canva's whiteboard to create mind maps, helping students visually connect concepts and share their learning
Have students draw or write something connected to the lesson topic for each letter, reinforcing key ideas in a fun and interactive way.
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Use this Canva Template or a site like Padlet to let students create quick video recaps of what they learned in class. This retrieval activity solidifies concepts while giving students a creative way to reflect and share their understanding!
Students work in groups to list words that fit the category and start with the given letters, then race to ring the bell when finished.
Turn reflection into a fun game with the Rock, Paper, Scissors Review! Students pair up, play a quick round of Rock, Paper, Scissors, and the winner answers a question based on their choice: Rock, Paper, or Scissors.
Students roll a digital die to choose a review task. Each roll engages students in creative and critical thinking to reflect on key concepts. Perfect for individual or group work!