Ashley Matson

These mats, when placed in the middle of groups of 4 students, help organize the groups. Each student has a number and letter and it clarifies who each student's shoulder and face partner is.

This Mind Map file can be printed poster-size for groups or on individual paper for partners or individuals. The major topic and categories can be unique to any lesson to help students access background knowledge, organize thoughts/ideas, or demonstrate learning.

This document features reflection questions for teachers to ask of each other to spark discourse about their year. When cut apart and put into an envelope, pairs or groups of teachers can select a question and begin a reflective conversation.