I used the Phillip Phillips song "Home" as a transition cue today. The kiddos had till the song was over to cut out the needed materials and throw their scraps in the recycling bin. What a difference...my anxiety level as well as the kiddos was way down..And EVERYONE finished the task on time. Amazing.
In social studies the anticipatory set was a simple true false..we live in the state of Lawrence (ha ha)..we live on the southern hemisphere etc :) I ramped it up a bit by using the acti-voters (techy texting devices). I also threw in a bit of cooperative learning with round robin cconsensus before they could send in their votes.
Wow. Sounds like you use a lot of technology in your classroom. I'm way jealous of your acti-voters. We always used sign language. :)
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I love Phillip Phillip's song, Home, too!! I would have never thought of using his song for transitions! Great idea. :) The acti-voters looks like a lot of fun to use too.
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I need more hours in the day too - for EVERYTHING!!
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T.G.I.F. (Thank God it's First Grade!)