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Littlest Learners / Clutter-Free Classroom Blog: 3: Whatever Wedensday- A Hodge Podge of Goodness

I saw this floating around somewhere on IG(if it’s you..let me know so I can give credit!) and knew I had to make one for our classroom! We…

Trying to manage centers better? Do you want to give flexibility, while keeping students on task and at work in centers? Try incorporating these fun & engaging visuals! Posters/signs include: may-do work (mayonnaise jar) must-do work (mustard bottle) catch-up work (ketchup bottle) pick one (pickle) The kids are sure to identify with these fun and eye catching visuals, keeping them on task and doing what you want them to do! Both mini posters (4 to a page) and full size (1 to a page) posters…

Use mayonnaise, mustard, and other condiments to encourage student independence and responsibility. Mustard = must do work, Mayonnaise = may do work, Ketchup = catch up work, and Pickles = you pick activities or Pick a Good book and read. These posters are a great visual reminder to show students what's expected of them today! must domay docatch-up pick-one

About This Resource: -Multiple different styles to choose from for your morning greeting slideshow -Must-Do/May-Do slides included -Early finisher slides included -Available in Google Slides (preferred) + Powerpoint -Parts of this resource are editable to add in your daily information I recommend using the Google Slides version of this resource. I have incorporated the Google extension, Slides Timer, which automatically updates the date and time for you in addition to adding in simplistic…

Why I Can't Do Guided Math - How I Organize my Math Instruction in my 2nd grade classroom, centers, whole group, small group, must-do, may-do, formative assessments

I get a lot of questions about how to run guided reading lessons, and I could share exactly how I structure my lessons, but to be frank, there is no ONE perfect way to run all guided reading lessons.

Targeted Guided Reading Plan and Suggested... by 1st Grade Pandamania | Teachers Pay Teachers

Grab this FREE Must Do May Do Guide that includes everything you need to start up your reading centers in a Must Do May Do format instead of rotating reading centers. You and your students will love this format. Have more time to teach your guided reading groups while students work at their own paces. Check it out!

Since I started teaching last January, I have struggled with how to manage both my Reading and Math Centers. For a long time, I just went with your typical center rotations that were timed for 15-20 minutes each and the students rotated through them over 2 days, but I was never truly happy with how they were working. I felt like I wasn't getting enough time with some of lower groups and that some students (who really need the practice that center activities offer) just were not getting…