In the Spotlight
(This is part two of a two-part series on Language Arts Centers. If you missed part one, you can find it here.) Now that you’ve decided to create Shurley English Centers in your classroom and have solidified the details of my 7 Must Dos, let’s brainstorm some topics
Let's Get Creative
Anyone up for an out-of-the-box challenge? When I was a classroom teacher in the 90’s some of us teachers were in the business of creating student-led learning centers or stations for Math, Science, or Language Arts. I loved creating and hosting centers in my classroom because it gave my
In the Spotlight
Being organized is a key ingredient to the writing process. It helps everyone stay focused and on-topic. I find that writing maps not only help my students accomplish this goal, but these planning tools also give them a great place to start. Recently, I had a teacher at a workshop