Task cards are one of my favorite things in the classroom! I love how they provide concentrated practice for my students, how they can be used for any subject, but most of all, I like how engaging they can be. Students often view them as simply fun, although they are definitely an effective learning tool.         Another great thing about task cards is how versatile they are. They can be used in so many ways! In fact,  I wrote another blog post with  16 Ways to Use Task Cards , if you'd like a few more ideas!   Using task cards with board games is one activity that makes task cards even more fun!         So, how exactly do you add task cards to a board game?  1. Gather Some Board Games         If you're a mom or a dad, you may have lots of board games at home that your children have outgrown, or that you can borrow. You may also find them at garage sales or of......

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There are so many ways to use questioning!   It all depends on your purpose. I wanted to talk about 3 different ways that you can use questioning in your classroom immediately. I am going to give specific examples related to math because I that is what I love, but the listed questioning purposes can be the same for any subject: learning about your students, informing instruction and reviewing important skills. Purpose #1 – Use Questions to Learn About Your Students A Fun Getting to Know You Math Activity Make the connection between numbers and real life while learning more about your students with this Mystery Numbers math activity.   Students first choose several facts about themselves that include numbers. Then they generate and record questions and numbers in the Mystery Number Booklet. Their partner must guess which questions and numbers match. Here are some sample questions and answers that your k......