Easy centers for first grade

For K-1 students, centers are one of the most developmentally appropriate things that you can do for them. Let me give you the break down on each of my 5 centers, and how I manage them!

Word work in kindergarten, first grade, or even 2nd can be easy with these Daily 5 activities. Students use a variety of materials to work with words. Whether you are using this for centers, a hands on option for stations, or just some easy games to play with words during the day these ideas are a big hit! Organization is simple, there are NO COPIES to make, and your students will become better readers in no time. #kindergartenclassroom #wordwork #centers

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A blog for first grade and primary teachers with teaching tips for emergent readers including phonics, reading comprehension, and writing.

In my classroom, I only have three math rotations, and the third rotation, math centers/games, is the only one I routinely have to plan & prep ahead of time. Today I want to share with you how I plan and choose the best math centers to make that third rotation meaningful and effective! Within each ... Read more

Click to find out how I run this low-prep math fact fluency center in my classroom all year long!!

If you have been following my blog for awhile, you know I LOVE seasonal centers. Kids get so excited when you pull out Halloween or Christmas centers. When you add in themed erasers, it is just ice cream on the cake. But, sometimes, we want centers we don’t have to constantly change out. Centers the ... Read More about Math Centers for Kindergarten and First Grade

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In this post, I’ll explain why I don't switch out literacy centers at the beginning of each week - and what I do instead!

Do you utilize math rotations in your classroom? Math centers are a great way to incorporate independence and corporative learning skills. It gives you time to work with students one on one or in small groups with skills they are struggling with. I know it can be overwhelming to get started with centers, especially if ... Read More about Time Saving Tips For Math Centers