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What did you do at school today?

by Kylie
(Orange NSW Australia)

This is the question invariably every parent asks their child and the answers range from "Nothing" to "Don't know" and "Played with my friends". It's hard for little ones to remember what they did all day.

Dazzle your parents by having a reflection time in the last 2-3 minutes of class after everything is packed up. Ask students to brainstorm what we did today in class. What did you learn?

This small investment is an excellent revision and PR tool because as soon as they leave the classroom they will be asked THE QUESTION and will be able to immediately recall at least a couple of things.

Works like a charm!