I love anchor charts and I
find that my students do too. I use my active-board quite often and it
makes teaching new information easy and sharable however, there is just
something so special about creating a anchor chart. Highly effective anchor
charts must have 4 key elements:
1. 3D Elements
2. Student Interaction
3. Include Pictures
4. Graphic Organization
Add elements of 3D
Make your charts come to life by adding real life materials. Use tape or Mod Podge to attach your real life elements to your anchor
charts. These items make your chart more come to life in ways no computer
or textbook can.
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from www.myclassroomideas.com
Student Interaction
Making space on your chart for your students to add their thoughts
using post its makes the chart a team endeavor not just something the teacher
made in a bubble on her/his own.
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from www.pbworks.com
Take a Picture it will last longer
Adding art work gives the students a pictorial association with
what you are teaching. They will come to associate the picture with a section of information and will aid in memory of the material.
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from www.acupcakefortheteacher.com
Graphic Organization
Set up your information
graphically. Lists and long chunks of text packed together on your chart is not the
best way to present new information to kids or adults.
