I need some ideas for centers. I just took a class on differentiated instruction and LOVE the idea but I am moving to 4th after 10 years in 2nd and am overwhelmed by the move, let alone trying DI. I would love to incorporate centers if possible. I had some of these sweeties 2 years ago and I know that their ability levels in math and lang. arts are everywhere. I'll have some inclusion and some GT kiddos.
Hi Heather! I made the same move you are making last year! You will LOVE this move, as you will find that most all of your students have made great gains! Maturity levels are up, making them much easier to work with. Independent work will be easier to manage, as will centers.
I don't know where you teach, but you should look at the Week by Week Essentials published by the NC Department of Public Instruction. Each week spirals through the math curriculum, and includes many activities, and at least one game. I've taken the activities for a week and made each one a center. I also make the games into file folder centers. Students love to play these, and it makes for good practice.
The part called "Keeping Skills Sharp" makes good start up work, and the "Solve This" section is great for a problem of the week. They also have a whole separate teaching strategies section that will give you some ideas for mini lessons.
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Hello my name is Edward, I am currently an activity specialist at an summer camp in NY. I am looking for english speaking penapls either in the US or international for students in the 3rd grade (ages 8-9)and 7th - 8th graders (ages 11-13). If you are intrested in helping me expand these children horizons please reply back thank you.
On 7/11/07, Edward wrote: > Hello my name is Edward, I am currently an activity > specialist at an summer camp in NY. I am looking for > english speaking penapls either in the US or international > for students in the 3rd grade (ages 8-9)and 7th - 8th > graders (ages 11-13). If you are intrested in helping me > expand these children horizons please reply back thank you.
Hi Edward,
My name is Kelli Sanders, I live in Milan, Tennessee, I am 35, and as a 3rd grader a "few years back" I can remember having a Penpal and remember what fun it was, until I lost contact, she was in Malaysia. I now have a soon to be 3rd Grader, named Wade who will be 8 in May, he is super smart and reads at a 4th grade level. I wnat him to experience the fun I had and strengthen his reading and writing skills of course. Could you send me the right way?
I would love to be pen pals with your class. I am also a third grade teacher. I have more than 18 also.
On 7/25/07, Tiffany Taylor wrote: > On 7/25/07, christen wrote: >> Hi. I am a new third grade teacher looking for pen pals > for >> my class of approximately 18 students. Thanks, Christen > > I have more than 18 but I would love to be penpals!
On 7/28/07, Taironzika Wesley wrote: > I would love to be pen pals with your class. I am also a > third grade teacher. I have more than 18 also. > > > > > On 7/25/07, Tiffany Taylor wrote: >> On 7/25/07, christen wrote: >>> Hi. I am a new third grade teacher looking for pen pals >> for >>> my class of approximately 18 students. Thanks, Christen >> >> I have more than 18 but I would love to be penpals!
I was told that you could paint bulletin boards with a mixture of Elmers Glue and Tempera Paint. I was wondering if anyone has done this and how it looks?
The fire marshall is enforcing a rule that only 20% of wall space can be covered with paper. I am trying to get around it.
I first painted my bulletin boards about 9 years ago...I used a primer and then 1 or 2 coats of latex paint. They looked wonderful! I purchased very bright primary colors for my first grade classroom and after the initial paint job, never painted them again. Stray pencil marks from the kiddos washed off.
Last year I moved into an older building that is slated for demolision this year...thought I'd spruce up the room...used blues, regal purples and yellows...and, again, the room looked great.
A word of caution....do the painting behind closed doors or ask for permission from your custodian...I prefer the closed doors...I almost ended up with a grievence filed by the union painters, even thought they knew that if I requisitioned the painting of bulletin boards, it would never get done!
Hello! I have been teaching for 16 years, every grade from 2-6, but now I am teaching first grade for the first time. I will be the English speaking teacher in a Dual Language setting in first grade. I do not know as of yet, exactly what subjects I will be responsible for teaching. I will be teaching my students in the morning and then the Spanish speaking teacher's group in the afternoon.
I really want to do centers, but have always been extremely nervous about exactly what to do and how to get started. I need guidance on how to get started making them, managing them so that I can work with lower students, creating them - everything you can share would be most appreciated!
Can someone please let me know what management plan did Debbie Diller use in her book. I'm planning to buy her other book" Making the most of small groups", and I already have some ideas for centers. I only need to know how she managing her centers. Thanks in advance
On 8/01/07, DD wrote: > Can someone please let me know what management plan did > Debbie Diller use in her book. > I'm planning to buy her other book" Making the most of > small groups", and I already have some ideas for centers. > I only need to know how she managing her centers. > Thanks in advance >
Has anyone had success with centers in the intermediate grades. There is so much attention given to small group instruction, that it just seems like centers to guide independent work would be useful. Does anyone have any advice or suggestions in implementing centers in the higher grades?
MelissaI use Debbie Diller stations in my 5th grade room. Two students per team and a center during one rotation. I've done this for 3 years and love, love, love, watching my students learn!
Marilyn SmithOn 8/02/07, Tracy wrote: > It seems that everyone has jumped on the band wagon of asking > for your format... so I am going to do the same thing! I > would love a format by which to follow. I know what centers > are, I kinda know how to set them up but facilitating centers > and making them work in the classroom without discipline &g...See MoreOn 8/02/07, Tracy wrote: > It seems that everyone has jumped on the band wagon of asking > for your format... so I am going to do the same thing! I > would love a format by which to follow. I know what centers > are, I kinda know how to set them up but facilitating centers > and making them work in the classroom without discipline > issues, etc. is what I need help on the most! > > In a science workshop today, we talked about different "easy" > activities from lower grade levels working as centers in a 5th > grade classroom- especially measurement centers. Easy > activities that they are required to complete by the end of > the week & could do without assistance and put into their > science journal would work. Then we could go over the > specific center at the end of the week. (I teach math & > science) > > Thanks for your advice, Tracy. > > > On 8/01/07, Becky wrote: >> Cassie, >> I teach at the middle school level and I use them in my >> classroom. MOST of the kids love them. Some of mine look >> very elementary and the kids don't mind at all. I have some >> on my computer, if you'll send me your email address I'll >> send you some. Oh, it's Math. You could use the format if >> you're looking for using them in a different subject area >> also. >> Becky
Check out the Primary Board (here on T.net) and the first grade board at Pro-Teacher for more info/advice on literacy centers and work stations and Debbie Diller's book..
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Also, you can read "Making the Most of Small Groups" for free right now at the publisher's site - Stenhouse...
Hi Heather! I made the same move you are making last year!
You will LOVE this move, as you will find that most all of
your students have made great gains! Maturity levels are up,
making them much easier to work with. Independent work will
be easier to manage, as will centers.
I don't know where you ...See More