If you’ve ever given your students a survey on their preferred learning styles, then you know firsthand the kind of results you will get. They will be all over the place. Some students prefer working with a partner, while others prefer working alone. Some students require more challenging work to keep them engaged, and others do better when things are more basic. Some students enjoy activities that bring out their creative side, and others are more logical/mathematical and enjoy solving puzzles or riddles.

So, it’s fair to say that when it comes to learning styles, one size does not fit all. Choice boards are an effective way for teachers to address all of these learning styles and needs. They are also a great way to tie in festive themes for the holidays, maybe Halloween or Christmas, which is always something students enjoy.

Another reason choice boards are so effective is they provide opportunities for students to review previously taught skills throughout the year. This is especially important when end-of-the-year testing rolls around. The closer I got to state testing, the more review skills my choice boards included. I do think it’s important to incorporate spiral reviews into your lesson, but it’s a bonus to also include them in choice boards.

In this episode, I share everything there is to know about choice boards, including what type of activities to include, how to organize choice boards, and where to find activities for choice boards. I also share tips for grading and setting up choice boards in your classroom. Be sure to download the free and editable choice board template to help get you started!

Topics Covered in this Episode:

• What type of activities to include
• Where you can find these activities
• How long each choice board should last
• How to set up your choice boards
• Where students should keep their choice boards
• What to do when students finish their entire choice board early
• Simple ways to grade choice boards

You’ll also hear a fun suggestion for your Monday morning meeting which allows all students to share about their weekend in a matter of minutes.

Resources Mentioned:

60+ Free Lesson Plan Ideas

3rd Grade Games

4th Grade Games

5th Grade Games

Choice Board Template (I recommend downloading this as a PowerPoint after grabbing the Google Slide’s template)

To view the show notes with the full transcript, head to https://krejcicreations.com/episode7.

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