23. Using Centers for Upper Elementary Kids
Episode description
When you think of literacy stations, what do you envision? It's likely that you picture a kindergarten, first, or second grade classroom. However, it's so impactful to use centers for your big kids too! I learned this after making the jump from teaching kindergarten to fourth grade.
By the end of this episode, I know that you'll be able to see the value in working centers into your daily routine for third-fifth grade. Not only do centers give you time to work in small groups or one-on-one with students, but they also help build independence. After some up-front modeling and planning, centers act as a great time to practice new skills and revisit past ones.
In this episode I share:
- 4 reasons why I love using centers with upper elementary students
- How to select the activities for each of your centers
- Getting your students' opinions on what is found in the centers
- Tips on making centers engaging for students
- Examples of ways you can make your centers evergreen and no-prep
- Managing your centers with ease
Resources from this episode:
- Reading Graphic Organizers
- Reading Trifold Brochures
- Reading Response Question Rings
- Writing Centers Poster and Paper
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