Learning centers elementary

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!

Make center time in your classroom one that is filled with engaged learning and exploration. As students work independently you are ready to work with reading groups or do small group instruction. But getting your centers set up is the beginning. This blog post details your step by step process for setting up a center rotation that your students will love. It includes literacy center and math center ideas as well as tips for organizing centers all year long.

Use these five tips when planning, creating and implementing your literacy centers in your elementary classroom!

Listening to reading ideas to make your listening centers more organized and engaging for students! Learn where to find books from Steps to Literacy and how to get CD players for free! Also grab 10 free recording sheets!

Are you a self-contained special education teacher who teaches grades K-2? As an early elementary special education teacher, there are a variety of things that I love in my special ed classroom and I’m going to share them. Creating visual schedules for special education students is exactly what they need. K-2 centers are a must with my early elementary special ed kids. Learn about my centers like a listening center, math center, ELA center, and much more!

This post shares the top three reasons why upper elementary teachers should have centers in their classroom. Whether you call them small groups, center rotations, or something else–this post outlines the reasons why they are essential for older students to maximize learning.

Setting Up Your Reading Centers - Simply Creative Teaching

Are you looking to set up an effective STEM center? Here, you’ll find some relevant information on setting up a STEM center. Visit to read now!

Find out how to set up literacy centers in your upper elementary classroom, as part of your reading program in this post by The Teacher Next Door.

Are you ready to transform your math centers into an engaging, efficient learning experience? "How to Organize Effective (and Efficient) Math Centers in the Classroom" is your comprehensive guide. Discover tips and tricks for setting up first-grade math centers that are differentiated and hands-on. Not just effective, these centers are a sure-fire way to ignite students' enthusiasm for math. Make your math centers the highlight of your students' day. Visit the blog post now to start…

Reading fluency centers that will help students grow as fluent readers independently! Perfect for 2nd and 3rd grade students. Great reading center activity for a read to someone station, or just a weekly reading center in an elementary reading classroom.

An Upper Elementary Collaborative blog written by 13 teachers. Includes teaching ideas and resources for grades 3, 4, and 5.

Here are 20 center ideas that you can use for your self-contained classroom. I have it all listed out for you including pictures

Centers in kindergarten is a must! However, figuring out how to start kindergarten centers can be tough. Here are a few ideas to help you get ready so you can love your daily center time. #startingkindergartencenters #centersinkindergarten #classroomcentertips

What is the best way to do literacy centers in kindergarten? Free flow literacy centers for kindergarten are something you need to try!

Are you looking for ideas on teaching literacy centers, while incorporating the science of reading? I got you covered. The most important thing to remember is that students need to have the skills to independently complete the activities. Check out all of my ideas for teaching and differentiating centers in the Kindergarten classroom. Perfect for back to school. Kindergarten Activities, Kindergarten Centers, and Kindergarten Stations.

Since sight words are so critical to reading success because they are used so often and can not easily be sounded out by young readers, it is important to practice them often in order for young students to be able to recognize them on sight. In this post I’m sharing some fun ideas for “revving […]

Science of Reading is taking over elementary classrooms, and today I’m sharing how to incorporate Science of Reading centers into your classroom. Science of Reading has 5 components: Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension. These components can be used to create play centers or center games. I also like to use multisensory word work in centers as well. Check out my K-2 classroom no prep centers and center management and get started today!

Science of Reading Centers in Kindergarten with ideas, activities, and more! SoR aligned centers ideas for teachers.

Discover the art of crafting engaging classroom centers that inspire learning! Dive in for practical tips and strategies for teachers.