- 1). Decorate the walls in accordance with the current topic. You could choose to decorate the whole classroom for one subject, or place a different topic on each wall. Collect different visual props, such as maps, photographs, computer imagery, charts and diagrams, and display these clearly.
- 2). Bring in props that relate to the project. For example, if you are learning about a country, you could provide a 3-D globe alongside a wall-mounted map. For teaching photosynthesis, you could provide plants, as well as pictures of the process.
- 3). Use color as much as possible. Write in different-colored pens on the whiteboard, and break displays up into color bands, each containing a key point about the topic. Allow the children to write in different colors or add colored stickers next to important parts of their work. Color can help to stimulate the memory and help children to retain what they have learned.
- 4). Consider how to use sound in the classroom. For some topics, such as countries, playing music from that country at a low level can be helpful. Some students may find that quiet music, such as classical music, helps them to concentrate. Play tapes of stories or songs in a foreign language if you are learning one.
- 5). Introduce a reflection period in the day. Allow the children to sit for a few minutes in silence and reflect over what they have learned and think of any questions they have. This is a good way to calm the class down, and to ensure the children are confident in what they have learned.
- 6). Encourage involvement. Allow children to teach each other, and encourage them to form groups to learn in. Ask students to summarize what they have learned and explain concepts. Welcome questions and reactions. Reward children who continually involve themselves in the lesson, as this will stimulate all senses and help the child to really absorb the knowledge.
- 7). Break up lessons with relevant experiments, group work and field trips. Consider the topic and how you can help the children to experience this. Role-plays and model-making are also good ways to help children to develop their kinesthetic skills.
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