I was once in a teaching workshop with a woman who was raised in Alaska. I remember asking her if it was hard as a kid to not be able to play outside at recess or after school for so much of the year. I clearly remember her answer: “Oh, we’d still play outside until … Continue reading Rainy Day Recess Activities
See previous post for description of what sponge activities are and how they can be used to enhance learning in the classroom. Choose a category such as food, movies, or places, and challenge students to think of one for each letter of the alphabet. Select a category such as famous people. Have one student say … Continue reading More Sponge Activities for the Classroom
A sponge activity is something that teachers give students to work on as they come in the room or to keep the students busy while the teacher takes care of necessary business, like taking attendance, getting the lunch count, or collecting notes and homework. Sponge activities are also useful during transition periods while the teacher … Continue reading Sponge Activities