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What’s your biggest challenge with math and literacy centers? Does it take too much time to plan the activities? Or maybe it takes too long to set up new centers every week. Having a monthly learning center strategy is the key to making it easy on yourself. What is the best learning center strategy for elementary classrooms? You’ll see lots… Read More
Friends, the back-to-school season is upon us and it’s time to get your September math and literacy centers ready. Now is the time to teach your students your learning center rules, expectations, and how to do your classroom centers rotation. Starting off your year with some fun and engaging math and literacy activities will get kids excited for this new… Read More
Flowers are beginning to bloom and the Easter Bunny is on his way which means it’s time to switch to your April math and literacy centers! Spring fever is real, my friend, so how do you keep kids engaged and learning at centers? The trick is to use lots of hands-on manipulatives that will make the learning feel like play!… Read More
Spring is in the air and it’s time to add some new and engaging activities to your March math and literacy centers! One of my favorite ways to change things up in a kindergarten or first grade classroom is with a few new games and some goodies from our local dollar store. Take a look at some of the… Read More
Are you feeling a bit unsure of what to put at your February math and literacy centers this month? No worries! If you’re feeling a bit perplexed and need some inspiration, here are a few ideas to help you out – with some freebies that your students are sure to love! February Math Center When it comes to setting up… Read More
As you head back to school after your holiday break, it’s time to get your winter math and literacy centers ready to go! Here are some ideas for fun games and activities that will keep your students on task and learning during those chilly winter months! January Math Center Get your students excited to head back to school with plenty… Read More
