The Collaborative Learning Lab

Mini-Lesson Routine Toolkit: Turn-and-Talk, Whip-Around & Four CornersStruggling to get all students participating — not just the hand-raisers? The Mini-Lesson Routine Toolkit gives you simple, structured talk routines that increase engagement, build academic language, and create a classroom where every voice matters. This ready-to-use toolkit walks you step-by-step through implementing three powerful discussion strategies: ✔ Turn-and-Talk ✔ Whip-Around ✔ Four Corners Designed for elementary an