Learning Area: Any

Estimated Time: 15-30 minutes

Grade Level: 2-8

By using a “what stuck” board at the end of each day, students are called to engage more deeply with concepts from a lesson by putting them into their own words. Students will also begin to think more critically about concepts during lessons because they know they will be expected to express part of what they’ve learned. Additionally, “what stuck” boards provide teachers with a better understanding of what students are taking away from lessons, and where they still need a little help. These boards are a great alternative to tests and quizzes because they feel less formal. They’re also a great gauge for when to move to a new unit.

Materials:

• Post-it® Easel Pad
• Post-it® Super Sticky Notes 
• Marker

Instructions:

Set up a Post-it® Easel Pad somewhere permanent in the room. Write “what stuck” at the top.

At the end of each day, pass out Post-it® Super Sticky Notes to each student, and have them write down what they remembered most from class that day. You can also target more specific parts of a lesson by giving students a prompt to reflect on or a specific question to answer.

Have students stick their Post-it® Super Sticky Notes on the “what stuck” board.

Encourage students to share their reflections with parents when they get home. If themes arise among responses, you’ll be able to address them first thing the next morning.