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centers in 3rd
By Susan

I had 8 gifted students (out of 23) out one full day a week, so I did my centers on that day. It was perfect for helping students with any concepts they were struggling with. I had simple centers like:
1. reading corner
(either free reading, or I'd have several books related to something we were studying).
2. computers (Compass program or educational software)
3. stamps/pad - stamp out spelling words
4. flashcards - for multiplication
5. tutoring - where I was to go over anything they needed extra help with.
6. newspapers - specific skills (find/circle adverbs, summarize a story, etc...)

We spent the whole day in the centers that day - about 25 min. to a center. They chose their own groups (3-4 to a group) and I set a timer so we'd all change at the same time. Seemed to work great!

As far as our regular school day (other than the center day), I spent 2 weeks on science, then 2 weeks on social studies. That was easier than trying to cram them both into a school day. The schedule went like this:
7:40-8:10 - morning work (journals, handwriting, SSR)
8:10-8:55 - science or social studies
8:55 - snack
9:05 - bathroom break
9:10 - novel reading (ability grouped)
10:10 - math
11:00 - activity (music, PE, library)
11:40 - lunch
12:10 - recess
12:45 - reading/language arts
1:30 - bathroom break
2:15 - pack up/read aloud
2:30 - go home