Station Rotation or Centers

The station rotation—or centers—model is popular in the elementary classroom. .A station rotation model enables teachers to deliver a targeted mini-lesson with a small group of students while the rest of the class rotates through a variety of planned centers.

Only one of the centers needs to be equipped with Chromebooks allowing students tp take turns using the devices for 20-40 minutes per day.

When not engaged in the teacher mini-lesson or the Chromebook center, students have the opportunity to rotate through a variety of other stations might include activities such as small group or full class instruction, group projects, individual tutoring, and pencil-and paper assignments. For younger learners, this model still presents the opportunity to cut, paste, draw, and complete activities that will develop fine motor skills.

Tips and Strategies:

     Organize the classroom

     Develop routines

     Use visuals for rotation

     Model the behavior you want to see

     Practice how to transition

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