Have you and your students ever been so exhausted from practicing for those state assessments that your tongues are hanging out and you just crave something that will be fun? Well, here’s the answer: Some performance based activities that will be so engaging that students won’t even realize that they are really learning. Rubrics accompany each activity; they can be used or ignored. Using them will make the students take the activities more seriously, but then it’s up to you because you know your kiddos.
Admittedly, some of the activities will require you doing a bit of preparation, but the time will be well spent. Remember, you’re looking for some relief!
Students will measure popcorn pops, play with dominoes, and build boats and bridges, just to mention a few. Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? Just take a look!
By the way, these activities have been collected and used over quite a few years. I didn’t write them; some I merely wrote up, made alterations to fit my classes, tried them and adjusted what didn’t work. I really hope that you will do the same. If anyone recognizes something, you wrote, I give you credit. I just don’t know who you are!
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Like most of you reading this profile, I am a lover of children, a care-giver, and a dedicated teacher. I spent 32 years in the classroom before retiring several years ago. During my tenure as a teacher in the elementary grades, I was on a myriad of writing committees, including those that developed the benchmarks for the district. As a literacy coach, I was able to present at both local and state levels at both the Reading and Math conferences. I co-authored a book, Beyond Book Buddies, by Corwin Press. I have also written for the internet and been a critical reader for both Scott Foresman and Corwin Press. As a teacher I wrote and received many grants at both the state and local level. During these last years, I have been writing units of study for my daughter who teaches in Texas. She has been able to use and adapt them for her Special Ed students of high school age, a task for all teachers using units and lessons of study written by others. The method of teaching should be the decision of the teacher and should meet the needs of the students he/she teaches.
