Physical - Hands on learning, groups, pairs, class, doing things out of their seats.

Social - Group work, feedback (peer and teacher), large groups (not teacher guided), creating enviornments that support collaberations where they aren't afriad to share their ideas.

Emotional - Creating postivie classrooms where children are free to be themselves, aknowledging different emotions in the class and making them feel valid.

• Kahoot (fun way to assess student knowledge)

Physical

• Gallery Walk (movement following period of sitting)

Social

• Small/large group discussions

Emotional

• Feeling wheel (turn the wheel to express emotions)

Emotional - encouraging students to have a growth mindset and work effectively with others.

Physical - Incorporating movement/dance into our lessons (water cycle)

Social - Group work and using think-pair-share to express ideas.

• KWL, case studies, inquiry based learning, researching

Physical

• Four corners activities, hands-on activities, role-playing/drama, using manipulatives, experiments

Emotional

• Reflection exit-tickets, Social Emotional Learning, metacognitive activities

Social

• Working as a group, collaborating, problem based learning, sharing ideas

Cognitive- Open ended questions, scaffolding questions, student choice/autonomy for assignment

Physical- DPA, gallery walk, incorporate movement dance into lesson, small motor break during lesson

Emotional- growth mindset, positive reinforcement of others

Step 1:

Cognitive Engagement: (Alyssa) - thumbs up or thumbs down actions to determine if they are ready to learn and in the right space to do so.

Physical engagement: (Massimo) - if students are down and not paying attention, everyone stands up and does a DPA.

(Tia) - dance videos to follow along after lunch.

Social engagement: (Tia) - Before starting the day, we all share what we did the night prior.

Emotional engagement: (Massimo) - Having morning meetings or emotional check-ins to understand where they are and how to get them into a better space.

Step 2: Group-agreed ideas for:

Cognitive Engagement - Exit Tickets or 2 Stars & 1 Wish

Physical engagement - DPA / dance or brain breaks when engagement is low.

Social engagement - Talking circles or sharing circles, group work

Emotional engagement - Morning meetings with students or check-ins.

Having hands-on learning opportunities

e.g., I ran a lesson for a structures unit where I brought in structures for kids to see, feel, manipulate.

My school had a gallery walk set up for students to see different artwork from other classes and students- Stephania

Cognitive Strategy

My mentor teacher gives students choices for ways to complete a writing response, whether it be typed, written by hand, presented orally, or audio recorded.

Emotional Strategy

Having a questions box for students who feel anxious about asking questions in front of their peers.

Social Strategy

Implementing Think/Pair/Share opportunities and group work periodically for students to discuss ideas and socialize in a productive manner

• 4 corners, literary device scavenger hunt, kahoot!, human body systems puzzle, STEM challenges, math games

Physical

• 4 corners, literary device scavenger hunt, group work, STEM challenges, math games

Social

• 4 corners, literary device scavenger hunt, group work, human body systems puzzle, STEM challenges, math games

Emotional

• thumbs up thumbs down, virtue of the month activities (courage and love), advent calendar reflection questions, morning meetings

I use the interactive whiteboard to have students actively participate in lessons, such as problem-solving tasks or matching activities. This encourages them to think critically, apply knowledge, and make connections while being visually engaged.

Physical Engagement: Hands-on Learning Stations 

I set up stations where students can physically manipulate objects (e.g., using blocks for math, drawing or crafting for art). This gives them an opportunity to be physically involved in their learning while reinforcing concepts through movement.

Social Engagement: Collaborative Group Work

I assign group projects or pair work where students have to collaborate to solve problems, discuss ideas, and present their findings. This fosters communication and teamwork, helping students develop social skills while reinforcing content.

Emotional Engagement: Personalized Learning Projects- biographies/ family trees

I encourage students to choose topics of personal interest for projects or research assignments. This connects their learning to their own lives, making the process more meaningful and fostering a sense of ownership and emotional investment in the content.

I use the interactive whiteboard to have students actively participate in lessons, such as problem-solving tasks or matching activities. This encourages them to think critically, apply knowledge, and make connections while being visually engaged.

Physical Engagement: Hands-on Learning Stations (100 days of school)

I set up stations where students can physically manipulate objects (e.g., using blocks for math, drawing or crafting for art). This gives them an opportunity to be physically involved in their learning while reinforcing concepts through movement.

Social Engagement: Collaborative Group Work

I assign group projects or pair work where students have to collaborate to solve problems, discuss ideas, and present their findings. Fosters communication and teamwork, helping students develop social skills.

Emotional Engagement: Personalized Learning Projects- biographies/ family trees

I encourage students to choose topics of personal interest for projects or research assignments. This connects their learning to their own lives, making the process more meaningful and fostering a sense of ownership and emotional investment in the content.