Differentiated Instruction can be utilized in various ways in the primary classroom. A teacher that provides Differentiated Instruction is allowing students to reach their own personal academic goals, develop a love for learning, and to become life long learners. When the use of Differentiated Instruction is visible in the classroom, you will notice children learning at personal levels and reaching success at their own rate in a positive and child centered environment.
This portion of DI interactive is geared to help the primary teacher implement DI practices and ask grade level specific questions. Please share your ideas, your challenges, and your successes with implementing DI in your classrooms.


The coordinator for DI Interactive Primary is Mrs. Stephanie Coleman Teacher at Queen of All Saints

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Teaching continients in the first grade

A 1st grade teacher at QAS wants to know does anyone have ideas on ways to teach the continients in a fun and hands on way? Also, what assessments do you use at the beginning and/or end of each lesson to make sure children understand the concept at hand?

Friday, May 7, 2010

First and Second Grade Leveled Readers

K-1 Teachers from SMMA are looking for ideas other than leveled readers what other differentiation would you suggest for first and second grade reading? Has anyone ever used Accelerated Reader or Book Adventures.org?

Friday, April 30, 2010

Region 5 Professional Development Day

Hello Region 5 teachers. We want to hear your questions about DI, DI Interactive, and how we can be a resource to you as teachers. Let us know!

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Timed Math Facts

I am looking for a good way to incorporate DI in timed math facts (for First Grade) that’s easy to organize…Does anyone have a way that wouldn’t involve a lot of confusing paperwork for myself or the students?

Thanks!
Michelle from Queen of All Saints

Sunday, January 3, 2010

How can I tell if my students are actively engaged in their learning?

When working with my students on a daily basis, how can I tell that they are actively engaged in their own level of learning?