Math work stations independent learning you can count on, k2 debbie diller if youve ever questioned how to make math stations work, youll find this photofilled, ideapacked resource invaluable. Literacy work stations are one way to provide students a classroom environment that meets the characteristics of effective literacy classrooms, allows the teacher to work with small groups and keeps students engaged in literacy throughout the day. Independent learning you can count on, k2 by debbie diller at indigo. This book extends debbie diller s bestselling work on literacy work stations and classroom design to the field of mathematics.
No reproduction without written permission from the publisher. Offers guidance on establishing routines for independent reading and response writing, as well as stepbystep instructions on how to set up and manage a variety of handson literacy work stations appropriate for intermediate students. Feb 07, 2011 i bought debbie diller s literacy work stations book about 4 years ago and used a lot of ideas from it. K12 literacy document spotsylvania county public schools. This program introduces viewers to debbie diller, consultant and author of literacy work stations. If this is your first time implementing literacy stations within your class. Close readingguided readinghandoutletter to parentslearn hebrewrosa parks. Literacy work stations are being embraced in many elementary schools as a way to ensure students of all ages are completing thoughtful, challenging tasks while their teachers meet with small groups of students. See more ideas about literacy work stations, literacy stations and learning stations. What do literacy work stations look, sound, and feel like.
Summer learning for students and teachers scholastic. Strengths a of the weaknesses of literacy work stations is the large amount of modeling required for work stations to be successful. As debbie diller notes in her book literacy work stations. Literacy work stations for speaking, listening, and language. Debbie diller offers practical suggestions for over a dozen literacy work stations that link to instruction and make preparation and.
For example, at the big book work station, much of the time students will read big books together. Centers work by debbie diller nonnegotiables for literacy work stations collaboration 1 nonnegotiable. Creating literacy centers for the classroom scholastic. Literacy work stations in two firstgrade classrooms ncte.
See more ideas about teaching reading, literacy work stations and 4th grade reading. This particular resource is full of an assortment of activities and centers, therefore, preparation will vary. As a national consultant, she leads workshops and helps teachers set up literacy work stations and small group instruction in their. Children can write a line for each and combine to form a poem. Using literacy stations to manage small group instruction carrie kracl, phd university of nebraska kearney. There are three instances in which a minilesson is necessary. There are plenty of examples of what math stations are and arent, as well as great advice on how to clean out and organize your math materials so. This has the basics that you need to get your classroom started with. She will also help you get started with small group guided reading instruction. In her 30 years as an educator, debbie diller has closely examined classroom practice, asking why. These are 6 out of the 10 stations that i use during guided reading time in my classroom. It is important so they can work alone in the classroom so teachers can work with small groups and individuals. Ppt literacy work stations making centers work powerpoint. In math work stations youll find ideas to help children develop conceptual understanding and skills, use math vocabulary as they talk about.
After reading the book, literacy work stations making centers work by debbie diller, you may want to get started with her ideas right away. Literacy work stations debbie diller style by denise scaccia. Debbie diller and associates provides educational consulting, literacy work stations, small group reading. As i work with a guided reading group, i want all the other children in my class to be learning at centers and to move. I will do a quick rundown of each component in this resource and then explain how to set up your literacy stations afterwards. Math in focussingapore math second grade vocabulary word cards. Ppt literacy work stations powerpoint presentation, free. See what ill be reading this summer and how i hope to inspire my students to. Literacy work stations for grades 3 6 first by debbie diller isbn. Dillards definition an area within the classroom where students work alone or interact. Learning centerswork station pocket chart cards by kinder. In this clip from the upcoming moving into math stations debbie walks us through teacher sage carnahans math manipulative storage space. Debbie presents the two teachers she works with on this video series, patty terry and vicky georgas, and provides basic principles and guidelines for launching literacy work stations in the primary grades.
Literacy work stations for grades by debbie diller stenhouse, smiles and sunshine. Diller 2003 encourages teachers to incorporate literacy work stations during small. Launching literacy stations by debbie diller questions for sharing time. This is much more effective practice for developing proficient readers than filling out pages in work literacy work stations. Pool noodle build a word towers for learning to read. Debbie diller, author of the book literacy work stations, takes you into two primary classrooms to demonstrate how to create a thriving.
Literacy work stations basics, classroom library and big book. My mission is to live with courage and conviction to inspire and encourage teachers to see each childs unique gifts, to value childrens differences, and to use these to. It is the perfect resource for beginning teachers or experienced teachers to help them plan and implement literacy stations. Debbie diller is the author of literacy work stations 4. Presenters charlie council sandra maisonet debbie davis ingrid anderson. I was very excited to see her math work stations book come out, since i sometimes feel the focus at school falls on literacy more than math. As they read they are improving fluency and using phonics skills. Reviews debbie diller travels around the country helping prek through sixthgrade teachers make literacy more purposeful for their students. Im planning to buy her other book making the most of small groups, and i. From literacy standards to stations, k3 by debbie diller. Produced by the florida center for reading research. Studentled reading groups in an upper elementary classroom. This is much more effective practice for developing proficient readers than filling out pages in workliteracy work stations. From debbie dillers literacy work stations making centers work.
My mission is to live with courage and conviction to inspire and encourage teachers to see each childs unique gifts, to. Students should have continuous opportunities to blend, segment, isolate and determine initial. The first book, listening and speaking will be available soon. Learn how to set up work stations, how to manage them, and how to keep them going throughout the year. Watching primary students work successfully at literacy work stations, she wondered with teachers, why dont we have uppergrade students doing this.
How to start daily 5 this is a pdf that boils it down for me. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Learning centerswork station pocket chart cards by kinder chick. Begin small group guided reading instruction during. Duplicate stations, as needed, so kids can work in pairs. Establish a clear vision about literacy workstations and their purpose.
Making centers work, by diller isbn 9781571103536 ship for free. Aug 1, 2007 blockquote can someone please let me know what management plan did debbie diller use in her book. There are 17 different cards, plus a few blank cards to add your own. Each activity must be explained thoroughly so that students are able to complete the task at hand successfully, the large amount of time necessary. The early literacy station from awe learning creates an easytouse, single learning solution for young learners of all ages to build their literacy skills. More than a classroom library teks flip chart is designed to make your life easier as you begin implementing the new teks. Literacy work stations making centers work 1 literacy work stations making centers work. Based on debbie dillers literacy work stations, these cards are designed for a pocket chart to manage work stations. A teacher shares her tips on how to create organized literacy centers, and how to set the right tone and atmosphere so kids stay focused. Literacy work stations debbie diller style by denise. Literacy work stations are one way to provide students a classroom environment that. The word work is not grade, but a good summary of daily 5.
Practice with purpose offers guidance on establishing routines for independent reading and response writing, as well as stepbystep instructions. A couple of weeks ago my county provided an inservice with debbie diller. Literacy work stations for grades a book by debbie diller literacy work. Based on debbie diller s literacy work stations, these cards are designed for a pocket chart to manage work stations. Teacher resource guide canton public school district. Debbie presents the two teachers she works with on this video series, patty terry and vicky georgas, and provides basic principles and. What does the rest of my class do while im working with a small reading group. Guided reading binder i mentioned the other day that i had set up my guided reading binder. I bought debbie dillers literacy work stations book about 4 years ago and used a lot of ideas from it. Alternatively some of the material may be adapted to be used within whole class lessons or as part of a thematic unit of work on the farm.
Principles for teaching with literacy work stations 1. Debbie diller brings her literacy stations expertise to the world of math, and her ideas can be workable in any elementary classroom. In her new book, debbie shows teachers of grades threetosix how to. Individual questions can be posted daily as a focus for sharing time later or put on cards for selection daily by the teacher during the wholeclass session. Page 1 of 6 literacy stations teaching activities title.
I use it to help teachers plan their stations and to understand the reasons for having stations. They can be used with different types of pocket charts and really help with center management. Therefore, beginning lws with a minilesson would give students a purpose for the day. The els also helps to establish the local public library as a critical resource for community learning. Clipboard, word study, pocket chartdebbie diller i can. Literacy work stations should be connected with what you have already taught. The independent work in based on achieving standards, individual differences, and is engaging. In this presentation debbie diller explores how to create independent students when they work in small groups, at stations or alone. Centers blockquote can someone please let me know what management plan did debbie diller use in her book. These stations mirror debbie diller s book literacy stations. In her new book, debbie shows teachers of grades threetosix how to structure their classrooms so that all students can be successful doing meaningful independent work using literacy work stations.
There is word work, pocket chart, abc, writing, handwriting, and games station. Dvd extras include audio tours of the work stations in both classrooms. Liven up the learning with differentiated literacy centers gr. Diller 2003 defines it as an area within the classroom where. Combining individual and smallgroup instruction to meet all students needs. Diller mentions is that teachers must use the materials they put in their stations in class, either as part of a minilesson or direct instruction prior to placing them in a station. Using literacy stations to manage small group instruction. Aug 11, 2010 literacy work stations should be connected with what you have already taught. Independent learning you can count on, k2 spi by debbie diller isbn. Liven up the learning with differentiated literacy centers. This book extends debbie dillers bestselling work on literacy work stations and classroom design to the field of mathematics. Im planning to buy her other book making th literacy work stations by debbie diller teachers. This has the basics that you need to get your classroom started with literacy work stations. Making centers work for k2 by debbie diller practice with purpose.