Monthly Archives: December 2008

Classroom Center Time

Center time can be provided every day for independent student practice. During this time, everyone is engaged in learning by interacting with an activity. It is important to allow students to choose which activity they’d like to investigate further. Some will choose the same activity for several days if their curiosity is stimulated or if … Continue reading Classroom Center Time »

Tips for Independent Practice in the Classroom

The teacher can provide a multitude of ways to practice. This enables individual needs to be met. Centers can be set up to store the practice materials and activities (see next post; to come soon). Students can then be allowed to choose or be directed to specific centers. They may work there individually or in … Continue reading Tips for Independent Practice in the Classroom »