Students know when they are working below their ability level. Real feelings of accomplishment will not develop if lessons are too easy. Moving too quickly may be discouraging. Move students along academically by structuring the introduction of new concepts in small, digestible bits. For example, when introducing equivalent fractions, use different colored construction paper strips first.
Color names are easier to talk about at first.
In every subject area, use manipulative materials, art, and music at every opportunity to help students bridge the gaps between concrete and abstract concepts. In science, use experiments and models. In math, use manipulatives. In social studies, use models, 3-D maps and globes, art, and music. In reading and language, use charts, models, art, and music.