tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864323.post5720924169675586089..comments2023-11-15T02:38:18.876-05:00Comments on misterteacher.com: Concrete Experiences and the Brainmisterteacherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05694937864430889391noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864323.post-63855192832317854232007-12-24T14:34:00.000-05:002007-12-24T14:34:00.000-05:00Hi James,Great post. Thinking back to all the thi...Hi James,<BR/><BR/>Great post. Thinking back to all the things I learned and what I actually still retain many years after formal schooling, I'd have to agree that concrete projects/show-n-tell/role playing were the most effective. I really like your cotton ball idea. How about assigning a "research project" for the students (maybe working in groups or at home with a parent) to bring in one item that is related to the city/region you're studying and tell the story behind it? (could be related to the city's food, language, economy, people, etc) I also hated being in the front of the room all by myself, so maybe make it a roundtable discussion to make it less nervewracking?<BR/><BR/>I think I'll go get myself the book too. Thanks for the recommendation!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com