When it comes to running centers in a primary classroom, there are so many things to figure out an manage. Let’s walk through a day in the life of a 1st grade teacher, Valerie, and how she runs centers in her classroom. I often get questions about how I run
Keeping young learners engaged in math centers can be a challenge, especially when you’re short on prep time. But what if you had 28 ready-to-use games that make math fun without draining your ink, paper, or sanity? That’s exactly why I created the Pre-K, Kindergarten, & 1st Grade Math Centers
Are you still resisting the idea of using hands-on centers in your classroom? I get it! I was pretty nervous to implement centers. I had so many questions: how would I manage my students’ behaviors? Won’t it take a ton of prep? I don’t have time! As with many new
If your math centers feel loud, messy, or more work for you than your students, you’re not alone. Math centers can either be the most productive part of your math block… or the most overwhelming. The difference usually isn’t the activities. It’s the structure behind them. When math centers are
If your students need more hands-on math practice — but you don’t have time to prep complicated activities — this is for you. We know young learners understand math best when they can touch, build, move, and see what’s happening. The challenge? Finding activities that are: That’s exactly why I
