Synopses & Reviews
Chock full of great ideas and easy to use Whether you are a novice teacher or an established pro, there is a great deal of worthwhile information in this book. It's obvious that the author has spent most of his life in the classroom. The strategies he offers meet the needs of any teacher.-Al Diver, PrincipalGrosse Pointe South High School, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
Proven ideas to keep all students attentive and motivated while learning
This handy guide is a fun, creative collection of practical strategies that teachers of all grade levels can use to stimulate, invigorate, and re-energize learners whenever they need a brain break. Each section presents specific activities and engaging techniques to capture and maintain students' attention.
These state-changing activities use movement, games, groups, and adjustments to the classroom environment to help students refocus, be creative, and learn more effectively. The author provides techniques based on brain research to: Keep the learning environment fresh Help students focus on the task at hand Stimulate students' brains in the middle of a lesson Build a sense of community, teamwork, and rapport in the classroom
Classroom Activators illustrates how simple changes can transform the energy level in your classroom, keep students engaged, and improve learning outcomes.
Synopsis
A handy guide that will put a new twist on your teaching and classroom practices Learn how you can stimulate and invigorate learners using state-changing activities-engaging techniques that refocus the brain and create a receptive state of mind for learning.
Classroom Activators illustrates how simple changes in delivering instruction or designing the classroom environment can help capture student interest and keep learners focused. Each section presents specific state-changing activities supported by the latest studies on how the brain learns. Activities that can be adapted across all grade levels are divided into four categoriesEnergizing the Environment: ways to keep the learning environment fresh Getting Your Students' Attention: ideas to help students focus on the task at hand Energizing Your Students: techniques to use when students may need to refocus their attention in the middle of a lesson Building Teams and Community: activities to build community, teams, and rapport within the classroom
Synopsis
Proven ideas to keep all students attentive and motivated while learning
This handy guide is a fun, creative collection of practical strategies that help teachers stimulate, invigorate, and re-energize learners whenever they need a brain break. These state-changing activities use movement, games, groups, and adjustments to the classroom environment to help students refocus, be creative, and learn more effectively. The author provides techniques based on brain research to:
- Keep the learning environment fresh
- Help students focus on the task at hand
- Stimulate students' brains in the middle of a lesson
- Build a sense of community, teamwork, and rapport in the classroom
Synopsis
Teachers will discover how to invigorate learners at all grade levels using engaging techniques that refocus the brain and create a receptive state of mind for learning.