Math Centers

Check out these awesome math center ideas:

What do I do at my center?

Great Organization for who is going where:

"I Can" Statements

Author Study with QR codes

Students in Mrs. Keller's room were using the iPads to read.  They scanned a QR code to listen to a story and then had a reflection sheet to complete.  They had to analyze and select their favorite story.  Talk about higher level thinking in Kindergarten!

Goal Setting

These 2nd graders are setting goals!

Pumpkin Investigations

Check out Mrs. Boughman's class pumpkin experiments!
Students:

1. Planted pumpkin sees in soil.
2. Are watching to see what happens when a pumpkin decomposes.
3. Are observing how condensation forms.

"Our Pile"

Ms. Shamia learning how to play "Our Pile."  

How can students play this game?  Unlike war, students try to call out the answer to a math problem together at the same time.  

Composting-A real world problem

3rd graders in Ms. Skouby's class used Google Forms to collect data on what their class knows about composting. Then Ms. Gardner's class taught their friends in Skouby's class what they knew about composting.

5th Grade+ Google Forms+ Flipped Classroom=AWESOME!

Check out how the 5th grade teachers are utilizing the flipped classroom concept along with Google forms for a digital approach to Mathematics.

Click this link to check it out!

Collaborative Journals at Math Centers/Stations

               

Investigating Meal Worms

   

Writers Publishing Their Stories

This picture doesn't represent the fun music in the background.

Lego Stop-Motion Animation Movies

Status of the Class

Ms. Krueger took about 5-7 minutes to check in with students to find out what they were reading, what page they were on, and what they liked about their book.

Book Nominations

Great Way to Check for Understanding

Brain Break with GoNoodle

Using Google Forms for Writing Conferences

Check out how Laura Steeno uses Google Forms during her writing conferences.  She has each of the parts of the conference as a text question in the form: Research, Support (Compliment), Teaching Point, and Link.  These serve as great reminders while conducting the conference.

Students Reading Storia during Guided Reading

Clear Daily Objectives Posted with Meaningful Verbs

Modeling Writing for Mini-lessons

Interactive Bulletin Board

This bulletin board was designed to showcase student writing and allow readers to interact.  People are able to see student work and then comment on it with sticky notes.

Learning Targets posted in the Hall with Student Work

Clear Learning Targets

This is great to have "We Can" statements and "This Means" posted so students clearly know what the learning target is for the day/lesson.

Fiction vs. Nonfiction

Students identify differences between fiction and nonfiction and explain why.

Writing and Peer Conferencing

Writing Conferences in Action

Be Proactive

Check out this bulletin board celebrating students learning about being proactive.

Book Club Discussions