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How would you address a wide range of skills and abilities in your classroom? this is for teaching elementary and middle school.
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So five ways that you can address the wide range of skills demonstrated throughout the day.
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First up is going to be offering choices.
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So offering choices, you're going to encourage the children to participate and explore in the way that they prefer.
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So some children may prefer to work individually with a partner in a small group or in a large group.
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Allow them that choice on how they would like to work.
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Or if there are children in your group who are sensitive to sensory experiences, allow them to use tools or wear gloves when exploring sensory materials like sand, potting soil, or even gac.
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Even when meeting with children virtually, offering choices show that we value their independence and their preferences.
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Second up, plan for possibilities.
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As you plan an activity to share with the children, think about how you can adjust this activity in the moment for children who may need more time, more support, or experience with the concrete materials to understand the concept.
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Also consider how will you scaffold this experiment to challenge children who are advanced learners so they feel empowered as well.
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Next up is going to be empower the children to document their learning.
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Something such as a digital child portfolio.
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A lot of things are online these days.
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You can easily create a way for the child to help keep up with what they have learned throughout the year.
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Let's not forget that the power of a child's portfolio lies in her selection of what she is proud of and her reflection on the learning.
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So talk to the children about how and why you take notes, photos, and videos of their work...