![]() This activity is great for reviewing learned material or trying new versions of familiar problems. Next, partners switch roles-the outside partner talks inside partner listens.Īfter that, the outside circle rotates clockwise, and each student ends up with a new partner. Have students pause for think time, then cue them to share. For instance, “What are three things a mammal needs to survive? Inside partner will talk outside partner will listen.” Pose a question and indicate what role each partner will play. Remaining students find and face their partners, forming the outside circle. Have one partner from each pair move and form a circle with students facing outward. Inside-Outside Circle or Parallel LinesĪlso called Tea Party, Face to Face, Serpentine, LadderĪrrange students into pairs (teacher or student choice). When time is up, the sage and scribe switch roles with a new question.ĥ. The scribe records the sage’s thinking on paper. When the teacher says “go,” the sage explains the process clearly to the scribe. For example: “Explain how the water cycle works.” Pose a question and allow a few moments for sages to think. One student is the sage (speaker) and one is the scribe (silent writer). Explaining concepts clearly is a difficult skill that requires a lot of practice, and recording information helps students build note-taking skills. In this activity, one student plays the role of teacher, and the other plays the attentive student. The goal is to generate as many ideas as possible and cover the table with sticky notes! At the end of each round, students review one another’s ideas. For example, “In two minutes, how many math problems can you write down that have the solution 23?” or “In 45 seconds, write down as many adjectives as you can.”Įach student writes down as many answers as they can think of-one idea per sticky note-and sticks it to the center of the table. The teacher poses a question, sets a time limit, and gives students a moment to think before writing. Note: Have a supply of sticky notes available for each table. It works best when kids are seated in small table groups. It’s also a great way for students to teach and learn from one another. This activity is great for brainstorming, reviewing, and thinking outside the box. ![]() When the music stops students find a new partner, the teacher poses new question, etc. On the teacher’s signal, one partner shares, and the other listens.Īfter both partners have had a chance to speak (teacher will have to monitor this, based on the depth of the question), the music starts again, and students mingle. When all students have found a partner, the teacher poses a question and allows for “think time.” For example: “Give three examples of an insect,” or “Name five prime numbers.” When the music stops, each student finds a partner close to them (no running across the room to find your best friend!) and puts their hand together with their partner’s in a high five. Students mix around the room silently as music plays in the background. A great activity to get kids up and moving and encourage them to interact with all of their classmates.
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