Whatever it takes, I like to be sure to grab their eyes and ears, while providing something which will get them to focus for the next minutes of the lesson. Having lesson plans which can be used across the curriculum is yet another plus to good educational techniques. One of my favorite parts of this specific plan is that it consists of definite engaging activities, which allow the students to become more actively involved. I also believe the assessment tools used were quite appropriate for students at this level. They are simple ones, yet they set the stage for academic expectations.
Oral questions can tell a great deal about how much a student is learning.
Having kindergartners create pictures, and giving them a scoring rubric will help them become accustomed to the school's grading system. The students then had a choice about what they would do in a similar position, leading to greater critical thinking and self-reflecting on the part of those children in the classroom. Using all types of technological equipment with students will prove successful within the classroom. It is by no means necessary to use all types in one lesson, but introducing students to the equipment throughout their schooling experience will enable them to see the importance of such technology in their lives. When the teacher uses technology in everyday lessons, students, too, will learn to value it.