What to do with Task Cards

This is Part Two in my series on using task-cards in the elementary classroom. Hop on over and check out part one ("Why I love Task Cards!)

Task Cards are the ultimate versatile resource for teaching any subject. Apart from the answer sheets, they are not consumable, so they can be used time and time again.

Consider printing them out on heavy paper, and then laminating them to make sure they last through many uses. In my classroom we use task cards for more than just small group work. Check out all of the different ways we use these flexible-use cards!

Go paperless - Allow students to verbally quiz each other on the task card concepts prior to a quiz, or when they are finished an assignment.
Use the task cards as a whole-group activity by projecting them using a document camera
Set the on each desk and play a game of scoot. Have the students stand behind their chairs so that they are ready to move. Give students 1- 2 minutes at each card to write down their answer on the Answer Sheet, and then call “Switch!” Students then move onto the next desk and begin to solve the next question.
Give the cards to a parent volunteer to work with struggling students
Set up centers with various sets of task cards.
Use task card sets for early finishers. (Consider using task cards that are a challenge to the students)
Task card scavenger hunt - Hide the task cards around the room. Give each student an answer paper and instruct him or her to find all of the cards and solve the problems. My students love this one because they think it is hilarious when they can “beat” me and find all of the cards that I have hidden.

In my TeachersPay Teachers shop, I have a number of ready-to-go task card sets.

How about you? Do you use task card sets in your classroom? What works for you? I'd love to hear in the comments below, or send me a message on Instagram (@poet.prints)!

Happy Monday!