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I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the

conditions in which they can learn. - Albert Einstein

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Time limits

Proficiencies

Abilities

Interests

Skills Learning needs

Emotions

Moods

Talents

Behavior

Strengths

Background knowledge

Students have different …

How do they study at home?

Adjust the light & temperature

Take breaks at leisure

Snack Use comfy furniture

Listen to music

Our learning environments should prepare for the

work field & help us meet students’ diverse needs

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Their professions will allow them

these choices & conditions

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Group work

Facilitate

Learning stations

Consider the developmental stage

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What does it look like?

Group work

Individual work Whole class

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Technology station

Reading stations

Art stations

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Game stations

Maker Stations

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Dress up or make believe

stations

Board games, blocks, Legos, play dough,

science experiments, etc.

You may have stations to support learning needs - ADD, autism, low

literacy, language learning, etc.

Ask students to design their own

stations

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Include challenge cards with ideas

Include props or structures to

inspire creativity

Set time limits or do rotations

Ask parents for supplies

or to decorate

More tips!

Clean-up instructions

Hands-on games & materials

Pillows, sofa, or other

comfy furniture

Station leaders

Help crew

How do I manage this?

Activity Logs

Calendars

• Give each group a stack of yellow, blue, & red cups. • The top cup is their status. • Yellow= sunny & bright, everything's all right • Blue= we're through, what should we do? • Red= we have a problem we cannot solve alone

The Cup System

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