What is a countdown
calendar? How can I use one in my classroom? Countdown calendars are an awesome
tool I like to use to increase student engagement in my classroom. Whether I
need to build anticipation or share compliments, countdown calendars are the way
to go. Read more to find out how you can implement countdown calendars in your
classroom today.
Holiday Countdown Calendar
Holiday countdown
calendars can be a great deal of fun! This year the special education teacher
and I have teamed up to do a book advent countdown calendar before winter
break. We have pre-wrapped and numbered all the books (one for each day until
winter break). Each day we pick a student who has been kind, respectful, and
responsible. That student will get to unwrap the next book in our countdown
bin. Then we have a read aloud with our new library addition. My students are
loving this countdown calendar!
Personalized Countdown Calendar
Personalized calendars
are a great way to build classroom community! I love implementing this type of
countdown calendar before February break, the first month of school, and before
the end of the year. I use personalized countdown calendars to share compliments
with my students. I will put their name on a place on the calendar and on the
day their name is up, the entire class will write them a compliment. Each
student gets a turn. This offers excellent opportunities to teach compliment
giving as well as building relationships in your classroom.
Unit Countdown Calendar
Want to build up
excitement for a new unit? Do a countdown calendar! Each day the student can
open a new riddle to try and discover their next unit. Or you can do a book
countdown calendar using materials from the upcoming unit. Whatever method you
decide, a countdown calendar for your next unit is sure to drum up student
engagement!
No comments:
Post a Comment