Visual Cue Cards Enhance Classroom Management
This summer, I attended a conference on appealing to special needs students. There were many strategies presented about adding more visual elements to your classroom. I felt like I wasn’t doing enough to appeal to the visual learners in my classroom. This year, I have tried out visual cue cards for classroom management. I will also be presenting best practices strategies on text mapping activities, character posters and some writing activities that use Rory’s Story Cubes. I received Donors Choose grants that allowed me to buy supplies for these activities.
Challenges or Obstacles:
- There are a few costs involved in purchasing these items for your classroom.
Benefits and Successes:
- The visual cue cards help students better regulate their own behaviors.
- Text mapping helps students interact with texts easier as a group.
- The Rory’s Story Cubes help decrease writer’s block and increase creativity.
- These activities have all increased student engagement.
Submitted by: Julie Bailey, Northside Middle School