Upper Grade Glow

Help your students build confidence and stay engaged when they feel stuck! This “What to Say Instead of ‘I Don’t Know’” poster provides simple, student-friendly sentence stems that encourage productive thinking, participation, and communication in the classroom. Instead of shutting down, students can use these prompts to ask for clarification, request thinking time, or share partial understanding. Phrases like “Can I have a minute to think?” and “Can I tell you what I do know?” support a growth