April's company is called ILS and you can probably get it from
them. Just google ILS.
I teach Kindergarten and have used Smart Centers for years and
truly think they are the best.
On 5/01/08, Tana Wenzell wrote:
> I am attempting to locate a copy of Teaching with Smart Centers.
> Do you know where I can obtain a copy?
>
>
> On 6/11/06, Leslye King wrote:
>> On 6/04/06, Kelly wrote:
>>> On 6/04/06, Pennie wrote:
>>>> Has anyone read the book Teaching with Smart Centers by
>>>> April DeCesare? I was wondering if it would be useful in
>>>> my 1st grade classroom and if it is worth the money.
>>>
>>>
>>> I LOVE Smart Centers!! I have purchased the book and have
>> created many centers for my second grade class. It is the
>> first time that I no longer hear from my kids "What do I do
>> next." They are engaged and involved intently on the tasks. I
>> actually am able to get through all my small reading groups
>> with minimal interruptions. They are always asking me when it
>> is center time. I devote only about 30 min a day 3-4 times a
>> week to them. Also there is a K teacher that uses them at my
>> school and has adapted them to her students. i highly
>> reccommend them.
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