Formally assign student work groups
As part of building classroom community and culture, assigning intentional work groups can help students grow their networks of support and have a larger group of peers to access for help and support when needed. Students also experience working with peers they may not normally interact with.
We suggest implementing these strategies:
Explore Student Experiences Throughout the School Year
Click on each critical period to explore student experiences.
Strong Start
August/September
Keeping Up
November/December
Midterm Reset
January/February
Exam Prep
March/April
Due to varying school schedules and contexts, the exact timing of the critical periods will differ by school and even by class. The months provided are a guide for where teachers should be looking for experiences based on time of year.