246. Grouping and Engaging Students With Popsicle Sticks

One simple classroom tool has completely changed the way I manage my classroom, build relationships, and keep every student engaged…and it costs just a few dollars! In this episode, I'm sharing how I use popsicle sticks to create fair participation, build meaningful classroom discussions, and make sure every student feels seen. I'll walk you through how I make and use them, simple ways to reduce participation anxiety, and an alternative system from a fellow teacher that might be the perfect fit for your classroom!

➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode246

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• Popsicle sticks
• RADAR posters
• RADAR Blogpost
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• Episode 141, First Day of School Tips + What I Cover in My First Units of the Year
• Episode 143, My Top 5 Favorite Teacher Hacks for the New School Year
• Episode 225, What to Do When Your Class Won’t Talk With You

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