Teach Expectations
Teach when it is okay and not okay to interrupt in the classroom. Talk about the impact of interrupting on the classroom and learning. These anchor charts are great to create together with the class through a lesson about the appropriateness of when to interrupt. Interrupting Chicken is great book that pairs with this lesson. Click here for Interrupting Chicken lesson and materials! |
Do you have a student that can't stop blurting?!
Blurting out happens in pretty much every grade and classroom. Sometimes students are just eager to share the right answer. Other times, they just want to share their opinion or story. No matter the reason, it’s a very real (and challenging) dilemma for teachers. How should blurting out be handled? Please look below for some ideas on how to address blurting in the classroom.
Blurting out happens in pretty much every grade and classroom. Sometimes students are just eager to share the right answer. Other times, they just want to share their opinion or story. No matter the reason, it’s a very real (and challenging) dilemma for teachers. How should blurting out be handled? Please look below for some ideas on how to address blurting in the classroom.
Structure Turn & Talk
Structure time into your lesson for turn and talk. This can cut down on questioning and sharing during your lesson. The more structured the turn and talk, the more students know the expectation and will follow through.
Structure time into your lesson for turn and talk. This can cut down on questioning and sharing during your lesson. The more structured the turn and talk, the more students know the expectation and will follow through.
Blurting Library
Use a book to teach about the distractions and impact of blurting! Click on each book for a video reading!