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Tuesday, August 6, 2019

ACTIVE LEARNING #6 - THINK PAD

These THINK PADS are easy to make and can be used in multiple ways.

Stack 6 sheets of paper on top of each other. Staple each of the corners as shown. Cut vertically and horizontally in half to make four “think pads.” Make several dozen of these.  To begin give one to each child.  Keep the others in the writing center. Explain that if they do a lot of thinking and writing they are welcome to get another pad.



                                                                           

Use these pads for some of the activities below:

Notes 


Children can use these to take notes as they listen to a book or watch a video. They can draw, write words, or simply scribble. Encourage them by commenting, “You’re taking notes just like the big kids do in high school and college! Isn’t it fun to know how to take notes to help you remember?”
      


What can you find out?
Collect non-fiction books about a topic that you will be studying in your class. Place the books on a table along with think pads, paper, and pencils. Let two children work together and take notes to look in the books and see what they can find out (learn) about the topic. 

                                          
Written Response 

Older students can use think pads to write the answer to math problems or other questions.
                                                                   
Scavenger Hunt
Use think pads to find different objects in the classroom that relate to reading, math, or science standards. They might go on a scavenger hunt for objects that start with “CH.” How many ovals can they find? Can they make a list of nouns? Can they find objects that a magnet will attract?
                                                                                            
Brainstorm 

If children finish their work early they can brainstorm or doodle on their think pads.

Sticky Notes 

Children also love sticky notes to write reminders to themselves, notes to friends, etc.
Note! Sometimes physicians or dentists will donate these to your class.