{"id":8669,"date":"2021-12-27T11:06:25","date_gmt":"2021-12-27T18:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/?p=8669"},"modified":"2022-12-11T11:19:50","modified_gmt":"2022-12-11T18:19:50","slug":"how-to-make-phonics-centers-easier-to-manage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundthekampfire.com\/how-to-make-phonics-centers-easier-to-manage\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Phonics Centers Easier to Manage"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this post I\u2019ll share simple ways to make your phonics centers easier to manage. These tips will help make your center time more effective, more organized, and less time consuming to plan. They\u2019ll help you and your students make the most of your minutes as they practice important reading skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tips to make phonics centers easier to manage<\/h2>\n

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Teach, model, reinforce and repeat.<\/b><\/h2>\n

In order for your small group instruction to be effective and uninterrupted, the rest of the class must be able to work independently in centers. Spend as much time as it takes for students to learn the routines, procedures, and behavior you want them to follow during center time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Model exactly what students will need to do. Have them watch you first and then practice it themselves. Repeat, reteach, and practice again. <\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve written two posts that will guide you through:<\/p>\n