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5 Things You Need to Freshen Up in Your Centers this Year

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] The New Year often brings resolutions, starting over, and throwing out the old.  Reflection is a powerful tool in classrooms that we often overlook.  If you are new to centers, check […]

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What’s A Kid to Do: Implementing Literacy Centers Using Guided Reading

Guided Reading is a strategy used in elementary classrooms around the United States for reading instruction.  Teachers listen to students read and determine their individual reading level, group students according to fluency and comprehension needs, and teach reading and writing skills within these small groups.  You can use canned programs with lesson plans provided, find […]