Interactive Structures Workshop

A Game-Changer for Student Engagement and Social Skills Development

Interactive Structures Workshop

4 hour in-person workshop focused on interactive structures that will transform your classroom. This workshop is designed to empower educators with hands-on, research-backed strategies that increase student engagement, foster collaboration, and promote social skills. These interactive methods are essential for today’s classrooms, where active participation leads to deeper learning and stronger community connections.
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Why Interactive Structures Matter:  Interactive structures are vital tools for enhancing student learning and engagement. Instead of relying solely on lectures, these strategies encourage active participation, allowing students to take ownership of their learning. By participating in structured activities, students engage in meaningful dialogue, practice essential social skills, and develop critical thinking abilities.

These structures are crucial for:

  • Increasing student engagement: Students are not passive recipients of information; they are active participants in their learning.
  • Promoting peer-to-peer learning: Students exchange ideas, broaden perspectives, and learn from one another, not just from the teacher.
  • Building social skills: Many structures focus on communication, teamwork, and conflict resolution—skills critical for success both in and outside the classroom.
  • Encouraging higher-order thinking: Activities that require students to process, analyze, and discuss complex ideas develop their ability to think critically and problem-solve.
  • Fostering a positive classroom culture: These structures help create a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment where all students feel valued.


Cost: $2,800
Contact Ann Viveros at ann.viveros@phoenixschoolcounseling.com to learn more.

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How the Workshop Works

Our experiential workshop focuses on getting educators comfortable with these structures through hands-on practice. Participants will actively engage in various strategies designed to boost student interaction, thinking, and collaboration.  Including:  Inside/Outside Circle, Fishbowl, Quiz, Quiz, Trade, Think-Pair-Share, World Café, StandUp-HandUp-PairUp, Numbered Heads Together, Jigsaw, Gallery Walk, Four Corners, Double-Takes, Back to Back, Carousel, Mix n’  Mingle, Double-Takes, Last Word, Maître d’, Mix n’  Mingle, Numbered Heads Together, One Sentence Summary, Roundtable, Say Something, Showdown, StandUp-HandUp-PairUp, Stay n’ Stray, Swap Meet, Talking Chips, Team Huddle, Think-Pair-Square, Timed Pair Share, Titanic, Walk n’ Talk.Educators will learn how to implement these strategies and adapt them to different subjects and grade levels.

Benefits for Your School

  • Engaged Students: Interactive structures get students talking, thinking, and participating actively, ensuring they’re fully invested in their learning.
  • Social Skills Development: Through collaborative activities, students practice essential life skills such as listening, empathy, and respectful communication.
  • Enhanced Critical Thinking: These structures require students to process and discuss information at a deeper level, promoting higher-order thinking.
  • Support for All Learners: By incorporating diverse, flexible activities, these structures support differentiated learning, ensuring all students can contribute and learn.
  • Positive School Culture: Fostering teamwork, cooperation, and open communication through structured activities contributes to a positive and supportive school environment.

Why Choose Our Workshop?

In just 4 hours, your educators will gain practical, actionable tools they can immediately implement in the classroom. This workshop is not just theoretical—it’s experiential. Teachers will participate in the activities themselves, making it easier to understand how to apply them with students.Moreover, these structures support the Tier 1 level of MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Support), helping to create an inclusive learning environment where every student has access to meaningful, engaging educational experiences.

What You Can Expect:

  • A hands-on, engaging experience where educators learn by doing.
  • Immediate, practical takeaways that can be used right away in the classroom.
  • Ongoing support after the workshop to ensure long-term success.
  • Strategies tailored to your school’s needs, goals, and challenges.


Cost: $2,800
Contact Ann Viveros at ann.viveros@phoenixschoolcounseling.com to learn more.