Everybody knows how to play tic-tac-toe, but did you know that the lotus diagram could also be used instead of a worksheet?
Tic-Tac-Toe- This is what I know!
Math - Write a number in the middle and have children put different ways to make that number in each section.
Concept -Write a concept (science, social studies, etc.) in the middle and ask children to add a detail or fact in each section.
Homework - For homework, write a different activity in each section. Children can do three in a row or all of the items. It’s their choice!
*You could do the same thing when doing a unit of study. Children choose the three (or however many) that they like best.
Tasks – Children write the activities they need to do each day or during the week. (They can color them in as they complete assignments.)
Affixes – Write the prefix or suffix in the middle and then write words using the affix.
Vocabulary or Spelling – Children write a spelling word or vocabulary word in each section. When the teacher calls out words for children get to color them in.
Directions – Children listen and follow directions. (For example: Put a smiley in the upper right hand corner. Draw a star in the middle section on the left. Write your middle name in the middle, and so forth.)
T-Chart
A T-chart helps students sort information. It can be used to discriminate:
Odd and even numbers
Facts and fiction
Nouns and verbs
Science concepts (float/sink, magnet attracts/repels, manmade/natural, recycle/not recyclable, mammals/reptiles, etc.)
Synonyms, antonyms
Positive/negative behaviors (friends/bullies, healthy foods/junk foods)
Tasks – Children write the activities they need to do each day or during the week. (They can color them in as they complete assignments.)
Affixes – Write the prefix or suffix in the middle and then write words using the affix.
Vocabulary or Spelling – Children write a spelling word or vocabulary word in each section. When the teacher calls out words for children get to color them in.
Directions – Children listen and follow directions. (For example: Put a smiley in the upper right hand corner. Draw a star in the middle section on the left. Write your middle name in the middle, and so forth.)
T-Chart
A T-chart helps students sort information. It can be used to discriminate:
Odd and even numbers
Facts and fiction
Nouns and verbs
Science concepts (float/sink, magnet attracts/repels, manmade/natural, recycle/not recyclable, mammals/reptiles, etc.)
Synonyms, antonyms
Positive/negative behaviors (friends/bullies, healthy foods/junk foods)
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