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☀️Learning Centers Made Simple! Part 2☀️
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☀️Learning Centers Made Simple! Part 2☀️
Let's continue on our discussion on running a center based classroom. Let's take a look at the answers to some common questions teachers have as they get started!
Questions and Answers!
Q: What is a center?
A: A center is a physical area in a classroom
set aside for a specific
learning purpose. The center has
appropriate materials and supplies
so students can work individually or in
cooperative groups.
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Q: How many students
should I put in each group?
A: We recommend three to four students in
each group at each center.
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Q: How long do students
spend at each center?
A: Twenty to thirty minutes at each
center is an adequate amount of time for students to complete
most center activities.
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Q: How do students know
where to go when it is time to rotate centers?
A: By teaching and practicing the
routines and procedures you want followed at center time, your
students will know what you want them to do. We suggest you follow a
clockwise rotation pattern to rotate students through
centers.
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Q: How do I group my
students for centers?
A: To teach to the varied levels in all
classrooms, we suggest you group your students by reading abilities. By
grouping students this way, you can meet the instructional needs of all your students
in language arts. Learning centers will allow you to teach to your low, medium,
and high ability groups and move everyone forward.
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centers in an elementary classroom Click Here!
Check out our next post for more insights to running centers in your classroom!
Happy Teaching,
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centers in an elementary classroom Click Here!
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