Learning centers elementary

Classroom teachers have a ton of daily tasks to guarantee that students are engaged and learning. It's a tough job, and a stressful one, too. Teachers wear out easily if their classrooms aren't well managed. Creating a classroom that runs itself while you teach in smaller groups is the best way to keep students engaged.

Activities that boost fluency all year long…and that you only have to prep once!

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.

Literacy centers aren't just for little kids! Find out how to set up literacy centers in your upper elementary classroom, to enrich your reading program in this post for 3rd - 5th grade teachers.

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!

Math centers are great but can be a lot to manage. Read to discover some no-prep math centers that will help save your sanity. This blog includes printable activities, digital games, and color by number worksheets that you can use throughout the school year, no matter the skills you are practicing. This blog even provides ideas on how to use differentiated math centers to help support your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students. So save your time and sanity by reading all about these math centers…

Counting money is such a fun skill to practice. I love all the great ideas out there on Pinterest and I’m always amazed at how excited students get when real money is involved. Here are a few ideas that can easily be mixed into your math centers for some counting money fun. I love the […]

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A place value Cheerio tower? Genius!

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!