Have you ever had one of those classes where you get all these dates just thrown in your face, and the teacher says "Memorize these for the test! You'll have to put them in order." My response was always something like this….
Why are timelines so hard for me to grab on to? I am a very sequential thinker, but if I am putting a bunch of random dates in order that have no meaning to me, it is a lost cause. I honestly think that memorizing dates is a waste of time. A better way to have children put things in order is by making a timeline a project. It doesn't have to be this big, fancy ordeal, but can actually be kinda fun!
I searched high and low on the wide spaces of the internet and found this website with the top 10 free online sites that you can use in your classroom to build timelines!
Top 10 free timeline creation tools for teachers
This is a super cool resource for teachers to think about. This type of timeline project would be super easy to integrate English Language Arts as well (timeline of story events in order etc), and it is very adaptable for any age.
Have fun creating your timelines!
Great post- creating timelines are great for some but not for all. As teachers we just have to reach all the different types of learners and try to accommodate their particular way of learning at least some of the times.
ReplyDeleteLove the website you recommended. I, like you, always had trouble remembering all those date. But the key is making a connection for the students so they will actually learn the date and what it means. Great post!
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ReplyDeleteGreat Post!! I have always hated learning dates and never really understood why I would ever need those dates in my head. The website you shared, is a great way for children to learn the things needed. I also think the children would enjoy creating a timeline of their own using one of the websites. I think this would be a great way for them to connect to the project instead of just trying to memorize so many random dates.
Thank you for posting a new fresh spin on the classic timeline requirement. I am always open to learning new strategies that will motivate students to learn the material.
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