The Joyful Classroom: Practical Ways to Engage and Challenge Students K-6

Students learn more, and with more joy, when lessons connect with their lives while challenging them to stretch and grow.

In this book, you'll find practical, ready-to-use strategies for creating active and exciting lessons. You'll learn about:

• Partnering and grouping students for optimum learning
• Using interactive learning structures such as Maître d' and Swap Meets to support active learning
• Incorporating acting, drawing, debating, and more into daily lessons while still meeting rigorous l...