Something Different to Try

Adding and Subtracting 2-Digit Numbers Menu Think there is no time for creativity in this time of high-stakes testing? Tired of the same old assignments? Well, so are a lot of your students. This Adding and Subtracting 2-Digit Numbers Menu extends learning and retention through creative activities based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Creative Productive Thinking, and Sandra Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity icons. It allows for differentiation for all students throu

Multiplication Facts Menu What do you do if some of your students already know their multiplication facts? You encourage them with the Something Different to Try Multiplication Facts Menu! This menu extends basic learning and retention through creative activities based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Creative Productive Thinking, and Sandra Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity icons. It allows for differentiation for ALL students through Pace, Process, and Product Choice and ca

Looking for a different path for Black History Month or your study of the Civil War? Need a literature circle study or activities for a reading enrichment group or a literacy station? This Something Different to Try menu study is multi-purpose and includes differentiation strategies based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Creative Productive Thinking, and Sandra Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity icons. It allows for differentiation for all students through Pace, Process, and Pr

Tired of the same old assignments? What do you do for those students who already know it? This Money Menu study extends learning and retention through creative activities based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Creative Productive Thinking, and Sandra Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity icons. It allows for differentiation for all students through Pace, Process, and Product Choice and can be used as an extension for all students or as an alternate assignment for students w

My Alphabet Book about _____________ Template Do you have a student who has already demonstrated mastery of the topic you are studying and needs an extension or Something Different to Try ? Student choice of topics and products is a powerful motivator. My Alphabet Book about __ would be a great way to differentiate the curriculum while reinforcing skills such as the parts of a book, copyright, research, writing, illustrating those Big Ideas, and even digital citizenship. Aimed mainly at the

Princess Portfolio Originally created as an extension for Pre-K and Kindergarten students who love fairy tales, the Princess Portfolio menu encourages higher level thinking at any level for those who have already mastered curriculum and just need Something Different to Try. Parent or student helpers might assist with reading or scribing some of the activities.

CHICK-KU Science Poetry for You and Your Peeps CHICK-KU is a blending of science, poetry, writing, and syllabication inspired by the book Guyku-A Year of Haiku for Boys by Bob Raczka and Peter H. Reynolds. What a way to assess what students know by using a higher-level thinking format! The 1st page guides them through the writing process with directions and examples. The 2nd sheet is to celebrate their creations. It’s Something Different to Try !

PRESIDENTIAL BIOGRAPHY MENU STUDY Here is Something Different to Try for your Presidents’ Day study or your biography unit. This menu study’s higher level thinking skills extend learning and retention through creative activities based on Bloom’s Taxonomy, Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Creative Productive Thinking, and Sandra Kaplan’s Depth and Complexity icons. It allows for differentiation for ALL students through PACE, PROCESS, and PRODUCT CHOICE and can be used as an extension for all

My Celebration Plan This portfolio study is a differentiated version of the social studies lessons included in Community Units. It can also be used in conjunction with special holiday studies as well. Based on Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and Creative Productive Thinking, it allows for differentiation for all levels or can be used as enrichment for students who have already mastered the material and need Something Different to Try.