Teaching article
Different supports can lead into the same challenge
Keep the central problem shared while varying supports.
A pre-folded base can reduce construction demands while leaving the design decisions open. Identify the essential problem first, then offer scaffolds as available choices instead of assigning public categories of easier and harder work.
Offer supports as choices available to the group. This avoids fixing participants into public categories while keeping the challenge's central purpose visible.
Preserve the shared thinking goal
Identify essential reasoning. Prepare optional scaffolds. Let participants select support.
A pre-folded base can reduce construction demands while preserving design choices.
Avoid public ability labels. Is the core problem still shared?
Offer partner making.
Resources
- Calm Corner Choice Cards — Preview the quiet activity choices and use them as leisure options suited to the group.
Further reading
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