Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Planning for Stations/Centers/Tubs + FREEBIE

Hi everybody! Erin, here, from {Little Miss Primary}.

How is your summer going?! 

If you're like me, you are already thinking about the upcoming school year and may be a bit overwhelmed. I'm setting up my first classroom and, Y'ALL, there is so much to think about. 
{Any helpful hints+tips would be greatly appreciated!} 

In an effort to prepare well for the school year, I have been thinking about stations/centers/tubs quite a bit. My class will be diving into the Daily 5 for literacy and, possibly, the Daily 3 for mathematics. I am still reading through the sisters' {new book}.  

When planning for math+literacy stations, I like to see the bigger picture and plan 6 weeks at a time. This helps me prepare for holidays, themes and time to "catch-up" if we need to do so. 

Many teachers do quite a bit of planning and record keeping online, and while I can appreciate technology as much as the next person, I'm still a paper+pencil kind of gal. 

To keep myself organized (and sane), I use a simple spreadsheet! This spreadsheet allows me to see six weeks of planning at a time, and offers me the flexibility to change things up. On certain occasions, I use small sticky notes so that I can physically move something between weeks.


In the picture above, my math stations were organized by NCTM content strand. I loved this way of doing things because my kiddos were interacting with all kinds of mathematics each week! 

I created a similar version for you to use in your own planning! 
Just click the picture below to grab your own copy.


Add or delete columns, change the fonts, color code the subjects--do what you want!
This pptx file is completely editable.
Just for you!

One special request, let me know if you have any first year tips or can use this planning sheet!

HAPPY SUMMER (and happy planning), TEACHERS!


10 comments:

  1. I always seem to make things more complicated than I have to. This is so simple, useful and makes sense! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Oh, I do the same thing! The simplicity and flexibility of this planning sheet help me so much, and I can fancy it up with fonts and colors if I want!

      Glad you can use it!!
      Erin
      Little Miss Primary

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  2. I'm also going to use it as a curriculum map for each quarter and insert notes about assessments due/phonics chunks & sight words to teach each 9 weeks.

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    1. What a wonderful idea! I love that you are making it your own! Thanks for sharing!

      Erin
      Little Miss Primary

      P.S. I stopped by your blog and am excited to read through! I sat through a retreat session this past weekend on self-care and it was GREAT. Love the things that you share!

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  3. I love technology and can't even imagine how I did all my paperwork before computers were in every classroom. I write lesson plans and keep attendance and grade records electronically. And yet, when the planning is over and it's time to prep or implement, I have to have a paper copy! I need that in-my-hand kind of visual to make things happen.

    Thanks so much for sharing this planning spreadsheet. I simply love that it's editable! What a blessing.

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    1. Amen to the paper copies! There is just something about being able to see the plans right in front of you. :) Thank you for sharing about using both technology and paper copies--that's what I'll be doing this year!

      Appreciate your feedback!
      Erin
      Little Miss Primary

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  4. I really like this! And for being organized weeks in advance. ;) Thanks!

    Sarah
    Teachingiscolorful.blogspot.com

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    1. I'm taking baby steps towards organization :) Haha
      Thanks for leaving feedback, Sarah!

      Erin
      Little Miss Primary

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  5. This tool is so handy. I am adding a column for anecdotal notes. Awesome tool thanks for sharing.

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    1. Oh, yes! Deanashay, that is a wonderful idea and will help you both this year and in future planning times!

      Thanks for sharing your modification!
      Erin
      Little Miss Primary

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