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Trying to manage centers better? Do you want to give flexibility, while keeping students on task and at work in centers? Try incorporating these fun & engaging visuals! Posters/signs include: may-do work (mayonnaise jar) must-do work (mustard bottle) catch-up work (ketchup bottle) pick one (pickle) The kids are sure to identify with these fun and eye catching visuals, keeping them on task and doing what you want them to do! Both mini posters (4 to a page) and full size (1 to a page) posters…

Since I started teaching last January, I have struggled with how to manage both my Reading and Math Centers. For a long time, I just went with your typical center rotations that were timed for 15-20 minutes each and the students rotated through them over 2 days, but I was never truly happy with how they were working. I felt like I wasn't getting enough time with some of lower groups and that some students (who really need the practice that center activities offer) just were not getting…

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One of the things teachers often struggle with is the idea of teaching small groups. Even if a teacher knows exactly what to do within the groups, there is the lingering question of “What are the other students doing while I am meeting with small groups?”. This is where “Must-dos and May-dos” come into play. #free #2ndgrade #1stgrade #mathcenters #daily5

Use mayonnaise, mustard, and other condiments to encourage student independence and responsibility. Mustard = must do work, Mayonnaise = may do work, Ketchup = catch up work, and Pickles = you pick activities or Pick a Good book and read. These posters are a great visual reminder to show students what's expected of them today! must domay docatch-up pick-one

Thanks so much to Kyle for Kinder SPED Adventure for hosting this Back to School Blog Hop. It has been great reading all these tips from so many bloggers. I know I’m taking some tips back to school with me when I go back (in just 2 weeks, say what?!) Who doesn’t love Back to ... Read More about Back to School Blog Hop Week 5: The First Week of School My Must Do/May Do List

I intended to blog last night, but it was quite a day. My two-year-old was sent home sick 20 minutes after he got to day care. The Irishman picked him up and they had a great day napping at home together. We’d planned a trip to the pumpkin patch and to the library this afternoon, but we decided to keep the little guy home for a good nap. He still isn’t quite 100%. My almost-four-year old headed off dressed up in her Ariel outfit for an afternoon of fun with her Daddy. My husband is a…

About This Resource: -Multiple different styles to choose from for your morning greeting slideshow -Must-Do/May-Do slides included -Early finisher slides included -Available in Google Slides (preferred) + Powerpoint -Parts of this resource are editable to add in your daily information I recommend using the Google Slides version of this resource. I have incorporated the Google extension, Slides Timer, which automatically updates the date and time for you in addition to adding in simplistic…

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