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The document outlines various strategies for keeping classroom lessons engaging, such as incorporating mystery, avoiding repetition, and using technology. It emphasizes the importance of interactive and relatable lessons, as well as the benefits of allowing student choices and a relaxed teaching atmosphere. Additionally, it includes a home activity where students design their own 'dream lesson' using selected teaching strategies.

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Home Activity

The document outlines various strategies for keeping classroom lessons engaging, such as incorporating mystery, avoiding repetition, and using technology. It emphasizes the importance of interactive and relatable lessons, as well as the benefits of allowing student choices and a relaxed teaching atmosphere. Additionally, it includes a home activity where students design their own 'dream lesson' using selected teaching strategies.

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WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CLASS INTERESTING

1. INCORPORATE MYSTERY INTO YOUR LESSONS. Learning may be the most fun for your students
when they don't know what to expect. Try to incorporate a sense of surprise and mystery into your
lessons. When you're about to unveil a new lesson, give students a new clue each day until the last day
before the start of the lesson. This is a fun way to make your lesson mysterious, and you may find that
your students are actually looking forward to finding out what they'll be learning about the next.

2. DON'T REPEAT CLASSROOM MATERIAL. It's appropriate and essential to review classroom
material, but try not to repeat it verbatim because this can make it less interesting for students. The next
time you need to review material, try playing a review game during which you present the information in a
way that's different from the first time you taught the students. The 3-2-1 strategy is a fun way to review
and not repeat material. For this activity, students draw a pyramid in their notebooks and write down three
things they learned, two things they thought were interesting, and one question, and one question they
still have.

3. CREATE CLASSROOM GAME. Whether you're 5 or 25, playing a game can be fun. Games are also
a great way to keep lessons interesting. If your students need to remember their spelling words, conduct
a spelling bee—a contest in which participants are eliminated when they misspell a word. Or if the
students need to practice math, have a math bee, which is similar to a spelling bee, but with math
problems or facts instead of spelling words. Games make learning fun, and games in class are a
prescription for happy kids.

4. GIVE YOUR STUDENTS CHOICES. One strategy that teachers have found to be effective is offering
their students the ability to make their own choices when it comes to learning. Choice can be a powerful
motivator because it helps to foster student interest and independence. The next time you're planning an
activity, try making a choice board. Print out a tic-tac-toe board and write down nine different tasks for
students to complete. The goal is for each student to choose three tasks in a row.

5. USE TECHNOLOGY. Technology is a great way to keep your lessons interesting. Children love
electronics, so try incorporating it into your overall teaching strategy. Instead of standing in front of the
room and lecturing, try using a Smartboard interactive display. Expand your cooperative learning
activity lessons by connecting to a classroom in another city or country via videoconferencing. Use
technology in a variety of ways, and you'll see the interest level in your classroom increase by leaps and
bounds.

6. DON'T TAKE TEACHING SO SERIOUSLY. Being an effective teacher is an important job, but that
doesn't mean that you have to remain serious in class at all times. Try to loosen up a bit and
acknowledge that your students may have different interests and learning styles than your own. It's OK to
laugh at yourself at times and to have some fun. You may find that your students are more interested
when you're a little more relaxed.

7. MAKE YOUR LESSONS INTERACTIVE. In a traditional classroom, the teacher stands in front of the
room and lectures to the students as the students listen and take notes. Unfortunately, this is not the most
effective way to hold students' interest.

8. RELATE MATERIAL TO YOUR STUDENTS' LIVES. Try to create a real-world connection to what
your students are learning. This will give them a better understanding of why they need to learn what
you're teaching. If they're constantly asking you why they need to learn something and you're always
answering with “because,” you will soon lose credibility. Instead, try giving them a real answer such as,
"You're learning about money because in the real world, you'll need to know how to buy food and pay
your bills." By giving a straightforward answer, you're helping them make a connection between what
they're learning in class and how they'll use this information in the future.
9. FLIP YOUR LESSONS. The flipped classroom has been gaining in popularity since the term "flipped"
entered the broader education world in 2012. When it was first presented, the idea that students could
learn new information at home and then come to school and use class time for critical thinking activities
and reinforcement of concepts was unique. However, many teachers are using this strategy and
achieving positive results. Students in a flipped classroom are able to work at their own pace (which is
great for differentiated learning) and engage with their peers in a more interactive, meaningful way when
they're in the classroom. Try using the flipped teaching strategy for your next lesson and observe the
depth of your students' engagement.

10. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX. Lesson plans don't have to include worksheets or lectures during which
students sit and take notes time and again. Try thinking outside the box and plan a lesson that's
completely out of the ordinary. Invite a guest speaker, go on a field trip, or take learning outdoors. When
you try something new and different, there's a good chance that your students will respond positively.
When planning a lesson, try collaborating with another teacher or taking your students on a virtual field
trip. Learning that engages students is the most effective. Your students will find it more interesting to
learn when you present the material to them in a variety of creative ways.

HOME ACTIVITY: "TEACH LIKE A PRO!"

Objective:
Students will explore different ways to make learning fun and engaging by designing their own
"dream lesson" based on the strategies provided.

Instructions:

1. Choose Your Teaching Style


o Pick TWO of the teaching strategies from the list provided (e.g., Incorporate
Mystery, Use Technology, Create Classroom Games, etc.).
2. Plan a Fun Lesson
o Imagine that you are the teacher! Using the strategies you picked, create an
exciting lesson on a subject of your choice.
o Answer the following questions in your notebook:
 What subject and topic will you teach?
 How will you apply the two strategies to make learning fun?
 What materials or tools will you use?
 How will you assess student learning in a creative way?
3. Create a Visual Representation
o Draw a mind map, infographic, or poster illustrating your lesson plan.
o Use colors, pictures, or diagrams to make it engaging.
o (Optional) Create a short 1-minute video explaining your plan.
4. Reflection Time
o Write a short paragraph:
 How would you feel if you were a student in this lesson?
 Why do you think making lessons fun is important?

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