Classroom Management

MUST Do MAY Do: An Alternative to Rotating Reading Centers
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MUST Do MAY Do: An Alternative to Rotating Reading Centers

A MUST Do MAY Do System has been by far the best alternative to rotating reading centers. As we know, guided reading groups are hard enough to manage without the constant activity that is created by students moving to and from reading centers. During team meetings, …during independent student work time.   What we disliked the…

Keep Students Engaged at Reading Centers with 5 Easy Tips!
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Keep Students Engaged at Reading Centers with 5 Easy Tips!

Keeping students on task and engaged during guided reading centers while you are teaching small group lessons is by far one of the biggest challenges in the primary classroom. But it doesn’t need to be that challenging. When students are off-task, there’s a reason. Your first reaction may be to discipline. Stop. Take a moment…

7 Ways to Squeeze MORE Into Your Literacy Block Now!
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7 Ways to Squeeze MORE Into Your Literacy Block Now!

A few years ago, educators in our school district had the opportunity to learn from Jo Robinson, a phenomenal reading specialist. In her presentation, she talked about getting more out of our core reading program and using reading instruction time more efficiently and effectively. I immediately took that information and transformed my literacy block. This…

5 Secrets For Quiet Centers and Engaged Students + FREEBIE!
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5 Secrets For Quiet Centers and Engaged Students + FREEBIE!

Have you ever walked past other classrooms and noticed students working quietly and staying engaged at centers independently? Have you wondered what’s the secret?? Teachers who have smooth transitions and engaged students at centers have a few secrets. Actually, they’re not really “secrets.” These teachers are just using practical strategies that are tried and true,…