Literacy stations

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.

Recently, I have seen some debates on using centers and the Science of Reading. If you have been a teacher for a long time, centers were a HUGE part of Balanced Literacy. Recently, teachers have shifted away from balanced of literacy to research based Science of Reading. You can read my Science of Reading Post ... Read More about Centers and the Science of Reading

Planning and organizing literacy stations can be tough! On top of everything else you have to do, sometimes just asking your students to read while you meet with small groups is easier. But is that the best use of all your time? I’ve perfected my stations with this literacy rotation system. It’s easy to follow

Using centers (or stations or areas or whatever you choose to call them) gives your students opportunities to practice independence. They build confidence and

How to Start Literacy Stations in Kindergarten with fun and engaging ideas and activities for your little learners.

Learn quick and easy ideas to help you with setting up reading centers and literacy centers in your classroom. Get them organized for the year.

In this post, I’ll explain why I don't switch out literacy centers at the beginning of each week - and what I do instead!

For K-1 students, centers are one of the most developmentally appropriate things that you can do for them. Let me give you the break down on each of my 5 centers, and how I manage them!

These tips and ideas for setting up your word work centers and stations in your classroom, this post is packed with amazing tips and resources for you! Click the pin to read how this teacher keeps her word work centers organized and sets up the perfect literacy station! Click the pin to read all about it!

Use these science of reading based word work options in your word work station during your classroom literacy center time for your kindergarteners or first graders.