Connect students directly to the concept in a personal way. Capture students' attention by initiating a group problem-solving activity before delivery of instruction. Begin with a situation that is familiar to students and builds on what they already know. Construct a learning experience that allows diverse and personal student responses. Facilitate the work of cooperative teams of students.
Have the children bring something (or a picture of something) to class,
Objective: To showcase the children’s “special things”
Activity: Have the children bring something (or a picture of something) to class, something that is very special to them, a thing, not a person.
