How to Use a Flash Card
Flash cards are a beneficial teaching aid in the classroom. They are best used to review and reinforce concepts and can be used in all subjects. They are especially helpful in math and language arts. Flash cards can be handmade or written on the computer. There are also many websites such as the one in References below that have ready-to-print cards available for downloading and immediate use.
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Use flash cards with the entire class to assess students general understanding when teaching a concept that is flash card friendly. For example, if you are a kindergarten teacher and have finished teaching the alphabet, show flash cards with the letters on them in a random order. This will give you a quick observation of your class's letter-naming skills.
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Use flash cards in small groups of students for review and reinforcement. If you or your assistant are working with a small group of students tutoring them or conducting interventions, flash cards are invaluable. You can present the cards to them or watch while they take turns assessing each other. This is effective when reviewing multiplication tables or sight words in reading.
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Make extra sets of flash cards so students can use them independently or in learning centers. Keep them in plastic bins or ziplock bags in places that are within easy reach of the students. Encourage students to use flash cards when they have finished classwork, so they can review themselves. Older students can make their own flash cards on card stock and use stickers and markers to make them fun as well as educational.
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