Making Math Review a High-Energy Game

Plus, Finishing Strong in Elementary School [George Lucas Educational Foundation]( [Logo] [Logo text] May 22, 2024 [icon]Supercharge your Edutopia experience. [Join our community!]( [lead article image]( [Making Math Review a High-Energy Game]( [video icon] In the 100 Squares Challenge, math review takes the form of friendly—but fierce!—competition, inspiring students to complete problems under pressure. [Finishing Strong in Elementary School]( Teachers can make the end of the school year memorable for students by focusing on activities that reinforce the connections between them. [Playful Book Explorations in Preschool]( Inviting young children to engage in playful retelling of stories develops powerful early literacy skills. [Retelling Myths to Foster Creativity and Cultural Identity]( Myths can teach students about different cultures, and retelling the stories in their own words lets them share their cultural heritage. [Question: What’s Your Favorite End-of-Year Classroom Tradition?]( Share your favorite activities and learn from other educators what works for them. [Making Literary Analysis Engaging With Student-Created Companion Books]( Literary analysis is rarely students’ favorite task, but having them write for their peers can make it more engaging. [4 Ways to Support Long-Term English Learners]( As students continue building up their academic English skills, teachers can offer a variety of structures to meet their specific needs. [3 Instructional Shifts to Facilitate Student-Led Learning]( Opportunities to take initiative in the classroom encourage students to build up their critical-thinking and collaboration skills. [Better Ways to Ask—and Answer—Questions in Math Class]( Elementary students benefit from questions that create conversations about math concepts and give all children a chance to answer. [Nurturing Mistake Tolerance in the Classroom]( Teachers can help students get over the fear of making a mistake by showing them that errors are just a part of the learning process. [ THE RESEARCH IS IN ]( [Logo]( [Logo]( Follow Us [Follow Edutopia on Facebook]( [Follow Edutopia on Twitter]( [Follow Edutopia on Instagram]( [Follow Edutopia on YouTube]( [Edutopia.org]( | [Unsubscribe]( George Lucas Educational Foundation P.O. Box 3494 San Rafael, CA 94912-3494