Cool Tutoring Activities for All Class Sizes
You can elevate your tutoring sessions with these engaging activities. They are suitable for different class sizes and so whether you work with small groups or do one-on-one sessions, these activities are adaptable and require varying levels of preparation.
Quick Quiz Show:
- Small Groups: Turn learning into a game by asking spontaneous questions, encouraging friendly competition.
- One-on-One: Transform it into a collaborative discussion, prompting the student to share thoughts on each question.
Interactive Story Building :
- Small Groups: Provide story prompts on cards, allowing students to collaboratively construct a unique narrative.
- One-on-One: Tailor the story-building experience to the student's interests, ensuring a personalized and engaging activity.
Virtual Scavenger Hunt (Online):
- Small Groups: Set up a friendly competition by assigning virtual items for students to find during the session.
- One-on-One: Create a shared exploration experience, discussing each found item in detail to deepen engagement.
Role-Playing Dialogue:
- Small Groups: Assign various roles to each student for interactive scenarios related to the lesson.
- One-on-One: Facilitate a personalized dialogue, adapting scenarios to the student's interests for a meaningful and interactive experience.
Puzzle Challenge:
- Small Groups: Encourage collaboration by presenting puzzles that the group solves together.
- One-on-One: Provide individual puzzle challenges, adjusting difficulty to the student's level for an enjoyable and personalized experience.
Digital Mind Mapping (Online):
- Small Groups: Collaboratively create a digital mind map using tools like MindMeister or XMind to visually organize ideas.
- One-on-One: Focus on personalized concept mapping, guiding the student through individual thought processes for a dynamic learning experience.
Flashcard Relay Race:
- Small Groups: Organize a relay-style competition among group members using flashcards to reinforce key concepts.
- One-on-One: Transform it into a timed challenge, keeping the student engaged and motivated with the excitement of a race.
Story Cubes:
- Small Groups: Encourage group storytelling with story cubes (words or pictures), each participant contributing to a creative narrative.
- One-on-One: Make it an intimate and interactive experience by tailoring the story to the student's preferences, using physical or virtual story cubes.