Whose turn is it? Keep track of individuals' turns with a turn-taking board. Applicable to every subject and classroom, the educational strategy provides pupils with structured expectations and endurance while awaiting their turn.

Concepts

social development, autism, peers, communication

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Additional Tags

programs

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Instructional Ideas

• Have parents practice taking turns using the strategy at home
• Create a stack of name cards for every student, ready to use in any context

Classroom Considerations

• Designed for learners with autism, but helpful for anyone in a classroom setting
• Introduce the lesson as a pairs activity; too many people in the rotation may be difficult for beginners

Pros

• Establishes norms for an organized classroom setting
• Versatile for multiple lessons
• Differentiated by age level

Cons

• None