Classroom Hits That Boost Independences: 5 Favorite Tools For Your Students

Are you the kinds teacher that strives to empower your students with the skills and tools they need to become independent

learners? Or are you that teacher that takes great effort to foster your students growth and development both inside and

outside the classroom? With this goal in mind, You have probably came across many essential tools that not only facilitate

organization within your classroom, but also promote student independence. But the tools within this post have consistently

proven to be invaluable assets in students’ educational toolkit which have been shown to help your students not only work to

manage their classroom materials effectively, but enhance their learning experience. Through utilizing these tools, you must

always look to build a culture of independence, organization, and continuous learning among your students while equipping

them with the resources they need to thrive in your classroom. Stick around to learn more about five favorite tools for your

students and three tips you can use right now.

1. The Microphone

The microphone is used when the students are singing our morning songs. Every student enjoys the microphone. The microphone

helps students who are at different speech levels practice their language development. The microphone helps students who are shy

or experiencing difficulties with opening up.

2. Phonics Phone

The phonics phone is used during phonemic awareness lessons. Once students learn how to use the phone, there is no stopping them. The phone gives

students’ opportunities to practice sound development. They also learn to strengthen their intonation and expression while reading.

3. Sensory Bag

The sensory bag can serve multiple purposes. The sensory bag is used to strengthen or improve motor skills. A variety of tools such as a pincher grab or

tongs can be used to retrieve the items in the bag including fingers. As students become more proficient with using the tools, additional tools can be

exchanged or added. The number of items being retrieved can be increased or decreased depending on the students ability.

4. Student Mailboxes

The color-coded mailbox is a game changer. Not only does it make students more responsible, but it also takes the burden off the teacher when sending

home all forms of communication from the school. Students know where their mailbox is, and they enjoy checking often. The color-coded trays are also

helpful when it comes to having multiple grade levels.

5. Supply Box

The use of a supply box provides additional space for students to house their materials. The box should be located in an unpopulated place in the

classroom. The box can be used as a place to store materials that are not commonly used each day. Having student go retrieve items from the box can give

students practice in following directions, keeping their materials in the box organized, and it is the perfect solution for students to keep their classroom desk

clean.

Final Thoughts

These items have become favorites because they support student learning and independence. Students are able to work on language development, motor

skills, and phonemic awareness. They practice following directions. While also gaining a sense of responsibility. What are some of your students’ favorites

in classroom?

Here Are Three Tips To Keep In Mind:

· Emphasize the importance of finding out what works best for your students individually by experimenting with different tools to discover unique methods that enhance their learning.

· Encourage your students to reflect on their experiences using these tools to evaluate what works well and what could be improved to helps them become more aware of their learning and allows them to make necessary adjustments to further enhance their independence.

· Have your students share their favorite tools with their peers to provide an opportunity for them to learn from each other’s experiences to discover new tools that will support their learning.