As we get ready for October, this is such a great time to get ahead with our centers. Now y'all know how much I LOVE themed and skill based centers! I can not stand when students are expected to work on the same dang centers allllll year long! That must get so boring! So this is why I've combined my theme/skill based. What this means, I have given a theme to whatever skill I am working on. For example, if we are doing subtraction facts, then in October, my centers will be themed for Halloween or Fall. But practicing SUBTRACTION. I do have what I like to call "Staple" centers.. these are centers I can pull out at any time and work well for my kids.
Here are a few of my "Staple Literacy Centers".
*Synonyms-and-Antonyms-Literacy-Packet After I have taught Synonyms and Antonyms, I use these centers off and on for the rest of the year!
*ABC-Order-Sight-Word-Literacy-Centers - these are great to use throughout the school year! My students always need extra practice with both ABC Order and Sight Words!
*I also use packets from other fabulous TpT Sellers, and I will be highlighting those later this week :)
When it comes to THEME Based Centers, I just uploaded Halloween-Math-Common-Core-Center-Packet
This packed is Aligned with Kindergarten and First Grade Common Core Standards
Math Staple Centers:
Ultimate-Math-Center-Packet16-Centers - I made this packet because I always struggle with levels on differentiation Sometimes the smarty pants in the class need a little extra above what the curriculum calls for. I've seen first graders doing multiplication like it was no big deal. So I did include a few file folder games for those teachers who may not want to purchase an entire third grade math packet, but need a few things to keep the other students engaged in their learning as well.
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Ahhh! My baby will be 5 in June... ok, it's stil a long time from now but I CAN'T BELIEVE IT EITHER! That means big school! eeeek! So not ready!! I love your stations!
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Rowdy in Room 300
Happy early birthday to your son!! Your products look FABULOUS my friend! :)
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First Grade and Fabulous
Hi, Ashley!
ReplyDeleteYour centers look so fun and inviting. I have a first grade at my house who would LOVE to play them. I may have to get them as a Halloween present. I do tend to look for any excuse to give my kids a gift. Especilly if it is educational!
I am a centers/station fan myself. I teach 5th grade (mostly kids with special needs) and just started doing stations during math (when I am teaching ALL 5th grade not just those identified as having learning disabilities). Every single kid is thrilled when it is station day. I especially love them for kids who finish early.
Joy :)