Collaborative Learning
Working together to solve problems and complete projects deepens students’ learning and builds collaborative skills. Learn how to design activities to help develop these skills.
How STEM Projects Support Belonging in Middle School
When students engage in hands-on, collaborative problem-solving, they see themselves as essential to their classroom community.116Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Manager, Facilitator, Motivator, Advocate: Setting Up Group Roles That Really Work
Designating a meaningful role for each group member helps students reach their potential both individually and collectively.104Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Exploring Narrative Elements Through a Drama Game
Using an improv exercise to practice the parts of a story gets ideas flowing for students—and helps them add structure to their writing.6 Ways to Maximize Turn and Talk
When a few simple structures are put into place, teachers can bring this staple activity for classroom collaboration to the next level.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Activating Learning by Milling to Music
When students pretend they’re at a fancy party making small talk, a simple brainstorm for writing ideas becomes more lively, more cooperative—and more effective.23.3kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Strategies for Maximizing Google Docs in Middle and High School
This common tool that you use every day can facilitate student collaboration and engagement in learning.276Your content has been saved!
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Improv in the Classroom
A collection of our popular articles and videos about how theater games and improvisation can spark creativity, build relationships, and boost academics and executive function skills alike.5.9kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.16 Variations on Think-Pair-Share to Keep Students Engaged
Teachers and students use this classic learning strategy often. To keep it from getting stale, try these tweaks.How Classroom Jobs for Teens Instill Responsibility
When middle and high school students take ownership of tasks in their classroom regularly, they build a culture of teamwork and support.
22 Powerful Closure Activities
Quick activities that can be used to check for understanding or emphasize key information at the end of a lesson.55.4kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.60-Second Strategy: Whiteboard Relay
The team competition is fierce in this informal assessment activity, in which students have to work together to win.8kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Overcoming Student Fears Surrounding Class Discussions
Teachers can increase participation in student-led dialogues such as Socratic seminars by addressing common sources of anxiety.520Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Building Social Skills With Games in Kindergarten
Through classic games, students can learn how to take turns, collaborate, and solve problems—skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.How Teachers Can Make Sure Their Cold Calling Is Warm and Collaborative
With the right approach, teachers can turn a sometimes controversial practice into a helpful tool for inclusion and learning.10 Community-Building Icebreakers
These engaging activities can help both students and staff get to know each other better.644Your content has been saved!
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