Center response card
This week I introduced how centers will work in my room. We always
start small with only one center so we can discuss expectations and
practice appropriate behavior. I introduced a new game called Wipe Out.
In this partner game, the kids cover up all the numbers with a marker.
They take turn rolling two number cubes and using any operation to
remover a marker. For example, if the child rolled a two and a three, he
could add the two numbers and uncover the five, he could multiply to
uncover the six, or he could subtract and uncover the three. The
strategy comes in when they realize their first operation choice may
give them an answer that's already been uncovered. They must then see if
another operation will work. The winner is the first to clear the
board. I always love to hear the discussion that comes with this game.
They kids are always good about helping each other out!
When
the students finished playing the game, they were responsible for
filling out the center response card. I try to always have some sort of
accountability in my game centers. Because I'm pulling a small group in
the back and can't always see everything that goes on in the game
centers, this helps me see who really played the game and who
wasn't as involved as was expected. |
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