Animal Pocket Chart |
This year I decided to take myself out of the literacy station rotation.
OMG. TAKE YOURSELF OUT OF THE ROTATION!
It has been the best thing I ever did. I can pull whichever group needs me most at that moment. I can pull strategy groups. I can pull groups that all need to work on making connections. And the best part is that my students have more choice. They can work with students who wouldn’t necessarily be “on their level.”
Instead I do a a choice board with 12 options for the week: Computer, Puzzles, Writing (2x), SmartBoard, Play Dough, Listening Center, Read to self (2x), Discovery table, Poetry, Read the room, and Pocket Chart (2x).
Literacy Station Choice Board |
I Love My Red Shoes! Pete the Cat Pocket Chart |
Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes Pocket Chart |
Pumpkin Pocket Chart |
Fall Leaves Pocket Chart |
Apple Pocket Chart |
Acorn Pocket Chart |
Thanksgiving Dinner Pocket Chart |
We were studying goldfish, so for fun I added a fish pocket chart.
Fish Pocket Chart |
AND, just because I love anything sweet I made a sweet treats pocket chart.
Sweet Treats Pocket Chart |
The pocket charts, and the recording sheets, have been a really positive addition to my literacy station routine. The students are able to use them without much teacher assistance. That gives me the freedom to meet with more groups!
These pocket charts are part of my growing bundle – and I will be adding more every few weeks! Check it out HERE!
Pocket Chart Growing Bundle |
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