Supports- SPED (verbal skills), GT (Critical thinking skills), Accommidations (extra time for processing)

Description- Allows students to think for themselves. They think on their own, share with their shoulder partner, and then share with the class.

Description: Kahoot! is an online game service. where students or teachers can make their own real time games. Makes reviewing fun. students earn points and receive immediate feedback. Visual features are great for EL and Sped students.

Supports-GT (self-directed learning), SPED (guided prompts), Accommodations (graphic organizers)

Description: Students can set a goal weekly of their personal and academic goals. they can also write a reflection at the end of each week. This helps to promote ownership of their own learning. The journals can be spiral notebooks or digital ( google classroom, Canvas).

Supports: GT (tiered challenges), Accommodations (custom rewards), SPED (positive reinforcement)

Description:Using class Dojo Point system as a way to reward effort and behavior. This can be effective for students with BIP's, RTI behavior, or SPED behavior. ClassDojo also gives students immediate feedback.

Supports: GT (leadership roles), Accommodations (Check-in), GT (leadership roles)

Description: Starting every morning at your door to greet each student is important. At this time the teacher can use it as a way to check-in with the studnets coming in. It allows us to gauge their moods and listen to any issues they have. It fosters emotional safety and trust over time.

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Description: When pairing students look for those that can mentor and mentees. This helps to boost those who need the extra help and also makes students feel comfortable. Plus, the mentors are learning empathy and leadership skills. GT students can thrive in the classroom as mentors. SPED students are gaining extra support. I believe it helps to strengthen the students relationships.

Supports: GT (group leadership), Accommodations (visual task cards), SPED (scaffolded roles)

Description: Students can work in diverse groups that are small. Each student in the group will have their own role to play. This is to make sure that each student is playing a vital part in the assignment. This is a huge help to SPED students that need structure, while the GT students are acting as a leader. The learning groups help with teamwork and social skills.

Supports: SPED (visual cues), EL (Language acquisition), GT (word extensions), Accommodations (Icons, Color coding)

Description: Having a vocabulary wall around the classroom is a huge help to students. There can be words, images, and the definitions to support students who need language development. EL students can greatly benefit from the visual context, GT can us it to extend their vocabulary, and SPED can gain clarity through repetition. This helps to enhance their communication and comprehension.

Supports: Accommodations (audio/video submissions), GT (creative expression), SPED (multimodal options)

Description: Students can work on posting digital projects through Padlet and then when completed they can go look through their peers and comment on their work. This gives immediate feedback and also works on how they are as digital citizens. GT students can us it as a way to showcase their own advanced work. SPED students can use the video or audio tools to tell all about their ideas.

Support: GT (advanced tasks), SPED (simplified steps), Accommodations (modified expectations)

Descriptions: Tiered assignments helps students to work the same TEKS but at different grade levels. This ensures that the students are working at the correct level of complexity. GT students can work on deeper applications. SPED students can receive scaffolded support. It shows that not all students are on the same level, that each child has their own personalized learning path.

Supports: SPED (guided choices), EL (visual supports), GT (creative options) Accommodations (simplified tasks)

Description: Following along with Blooms Taxonomy students are able to choose from a menu or board of different activities to show their understanding. This allows the studnets to take ownership of their own education in diverse ways. GT students can work on tasks that are enriched. EL and SPED students can benefit from the visual and structured options when given.

Supports: SPED (Visual storytelling), GT (Theme analysis), EL (language Exposure), Accommodations ( Repetition, visuals)

Description: Teachers can read culturally diverse books to the classroom and have discussions with students. This promotes empathy, inclusion, and critical thinking.

Supports: GT (research depth), SPED (Visual/Audio), EL (Language and Cultural inclusion), Accommodations (guided templates)

Description: Have the students create projects, exploring on their own cultural backgrounds and identities. This can foster empathy of others, cross-cultural understanding. GT students can dive into a complex research, with higher critical thinking questions or parts. EL students can feel that they are valued amoungst the students in the classroom. This promotes community and shows how the classroom is a safe space.