VTS is essential to any classroom! In kindergarten, I use it every day regardless of the subject. It helps students communicate their thoughts, ideas, and opinions in a positive and non-judgmental way. It also helps promote experiences, perceptions, and diversity. Building this rapport among students is key to build respect, collaboration, and a team attitude.
One activity I use almost everyday is “Think, Pair, and Share” -
https://www.readingrockets.org/strategies/think-pair-share. VTS is tied into this strategy by showing the students a picture or visual aid and having them share with a partner(s) what they think about the picture, how it makes them feel, or any other essential question that needs to be asked. This strategy gives a wide variety of responses that helps promote more discussion within the class.
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