Word Work: Morning Centers
After reflecting, I knew that I needed to change my morning work routine. My students did the same paper pencil based assignment each week. It was boring. Many of them seemed to be going through the motions just to be done. After finishing they could work on an early finisher activity. Some activities were logic games, building challenges, etc. I loved that they had a little time each morning to collaborate and practice social skills before diving into our day.
"How can I get them collaborating, socializing, & practicing spelling in the same manner?", I wondered. I wanted to create morning center activities that catered to specific word study skills, were engaging, and needed NO extra prep once created! I spent about 2+ hours in Target (not kidding...), walking around, looking at goodies, & gaining inspiration for simple yet effective word work activities! Here are the TEN activities along with materials, links, & a how to play video!
Watch the video to learn more about how to implement in the classroom.
Containers are from Target ($2.64) and I used these Adhesive Rectangular Labels from Target ($3.00 for 20?) by placing them on the front. I cut the adhesive labels in half.
Materials: Spelling Words, Dry Erase Marker, Eraser, Tic-Tac-Toe Template
Materials: Spelling Words, Dry Erase Marker, Eraser, Costume Craze Template
Materials: Spelling Words, Dry Erase Marker, Eraser, Legos/Building Blocks, Lego Words Template
Materials: Spelling Words, Electronic Timer, Show Me The Money Template, Money template that is included
Materials: Spelling Words, Letters, Sort Scramble Template
Materials: Spelling Words, Dry Erase Marker, Eraser, Story Cubes Template, Dice Template that is included. You could also use 'Rory's Story Cubes' which can be purchased online or at Target.
Materials: Spelling Words, Glasses, Square Adhesive Labels, Pipe cleaner
Materials: Spelling Words, Dry Erase Board, Dry Erase Marker, Eraser, Word Dots & Boxes Template
Materials: Spelling Words, Dry Erase Marker, Eraser, Toy Car, Road Tape from Target, Zoom Words Template
I hope this post gave you some ideas for how to change up your morning work or for new word work center ideas! If you are interested in purchasing the templates I used feel free to check them out HERE at my TPT Store.
-Ashley :-)
