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My Top 9 Favorite Reading Centers for Upper Elementary

In episode 29, I talked all about the solutions to the various challenges that come up when you use reading centers in your classroom. If you didn’t catch that episode, go check it out!

Once you have solid routines and expectations in place, there are many SIMPLE ways you can use reading centers in upper elementary. Today I’m sharing my 9 favorite reading centers that you can use all year long and involve very little to no prep! 

After listening, send me a message on Instagram @thestellarteachercompany and let me know which center you plan to try out first!

In this episode I share my 9 favorite reading centers:

  • Independent reading

  • Writing about reading

  • Vocabulary center

  • Word work

  • Skill or strategy focused center

  • Genre center

  • Fluency center

  • Book clubs

  • Research center

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