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Arizona ELA Standard: 1.SL.1.a

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion).

Introducing Order and Chaos

Introducing Order and Chaos

Introduce Order by exploring “written” vs “unwritten” rules.

Power and Traditions

Power and Traditions

We compare the power of traditions shared by millions with smaller traditions shared by perhaps just one family.

Phrases to Join a Discussion

Phrases to Join a Discussion

Want your classroom discussions to go a bit more smoothly? Train students to use a few simple phrases and it’ll make all the difference in the world.

Four Player Chess

Four Player Chess

Tired of boring ol’ chess? Then you need to try FOUR PLAYER chess!

Game: Snakes

Game: Snakes

In this grid-based strategy game, who will be the last to add to the snake?

Game: Order and Chaos

Game: Order and Chaos

Imagine Tic-Tac-Toe if both players could play as both Xs and Os!

Bulls and Cows

Bulls and Cows

How quickly can you break the numeric code?

Col – A Strategy Game

Col – A Strategy Game

The first person to run out of regions loses in this strategy game.

Dots and Boxes

Dots and Boxes

Who can make the most boxes from dots in this strategy game?

Sprouts

Sprouts

Learn how to play the abstract, paper-and-pencil game Sprouts.

The Thinking Hats

The Thinking Hats

So… do your students moan when forced to work in a group? Part of the problem is that lack the structure to work well with peers. Edward de Bono’s Thinking Hats are a perfect tool to help with this problem.

Depth and Complexity: 🚦 Rules

Depth and Complexity: 🚦 Rules

Is there a consequence for not doing something? You may have found a rule!

How to Play Go

How to Play Go

Ready to learn a 2,500-year-old Chinese board game? Let’s… Go!

Creating A Classroom Motto

Creating A Classroom Motto

Starting with specific examples of fantastic classroom behavior, your class will end up with one sentence summing up their expectations. It’s a classroom motto!