The Co-op School

Private, Urban
Grades PK-8
Brooklyn, NY
  • Classroom Management

    60-Second Strategy: Wind-Up Cleanup

    Bringing just the right amount of silliness into a tidying task gets preschoolers to cooperate, follow directions, and get the job done.
  • Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)

    Learning to Name Feelings at the Emotional Ice Cream Shop

    When pre-K students identify and act out emotions in an improv game, they develop essential self-regulation skills through play.
  • Classroom Management

    Making Cleanup Time Joyful With the Messy Monster Game

    This playful daily routine helps young learners practice responsibility and teamwork—while having fun outsmarting a classroom villian who loves a mess.
  • Communication Skills

    Elevating Public Speaking Skills With Tools From Theater Arts

    A workshop with an actor goes a long way in teaching students how to articulate and present their knowledge—and builds their confidence.
  • Classroom Management

    Using Simon Says for Classroom Transitions

    A classic follow-the-leader game can work for all kinds of classroom management tasks—from arrivals to transitions to cleanup.
  • Classroom Management

    A Game to Teach Preschoolers How to Use Classroom Materials

    By playing a silly game that flips the script on who the expert is, early childhood educators can help students see how to use everyday classroom tools correctly.
  • Social & Emotional Learning (SEL)

    Establishing Connections in a New Classroom Community

    This low-stakes get-to-know-you game builds community, confidence, and curiosity—key ingredients for a positive classroom culture.

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