As a presenter, one thing I always like to acknowledge before starting any session is that teachers bring a wide range of experience and knowledge to the table. It’s nearly impossible to create a session where everything feels brand new for everyone.

That’s why I tell teachers that my goal is always to do one or more of the following:
✅ Affirm what you already know and do well
✅ Remind you of something you may have forgotten
✅ Expand your understanding just a little further

And that’s exactly what this episode will do for you!

In Episode 016, we dug into what background knowledge is, why it’s important, and some key dos and don’ts when it comes to building it.

In this episode, we’re going one step further with 7 simple strategies you can use to help your students build background knowledge—no matter the lesson or content area.

Choose an upcoming lesson that may be challenging for your students.
➡️ Implement one strategy from today’s episode.
➡️ Reflect on how it changed your students’ level of engagement or comprehension.

Or… take a step back and reflect on how often you’re intentionally planning background knowledge into your lessons.