Centers elementary classroom

Whether you call them literacy centers or literacy stations, big kids at the upper elementary level love center time and get so much out of it! How do literacy centers benefit kids? They add variety to learning and to the routine. They allow teachers to easily differentiate learning. They are a great way to help cover and reinforce all of the standards. They give students a place to practice important social skills, like collaboration, problem-solving, and communication. So how do you set up…

Centers, stations, rotations, workstations, no matter what you call them, they are an important part of our daily routine! Centers allow students to work on meaningful and differentiated activities that reinforce important skills. They often take place while the teacher works with a small group of students (i.e. Guided Reading or Guided Math). Every teacher ... Read more

Staying organized is the #1 way I have found to save time! Finding the right systems can take time, but once you have it, say hello to all of the hours you didn't know you had! Below is the math area of my classroom. Today, I'm going to break down 10 of my favorite math center organization tips that really work!

Kids love to be helpers, so give them some amazing classroom jobs for students that will build responsibility and make your life in the classroom easier.

Actionable tips on setting up student groups, choosing literacy centers, and effectively organizing materials and classroom space!

Tips and ideas to easily differentiate math centers without prep! Use tools and systems to create differentiation routines for math rotations

Technology themed decor for the computer lab or classroom is bright and colorful and sure to help your students learn technology

teachers who use student choice menus can help foster student choice in the classroom in many ways. Here's how!