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Sustainable Literacy Centers

We strongly recommend creating a small menu
of  consistent centers.

Using simplistic, flexible, skills-focused activities
(rather than story or theme-based) 
for these centers creates predictability
that improves student success and maintains teacher sanity. 

The menu below provides adaptable recommendations for sustainable center activities.
Select 3-6 centers match the academic needs of your grade and introduce them one at a time.

Phonological
Awareness



Comprehension



Phonics /Spelling and Word Study


Writing and Grammar


Literacy Through Technology

Fluency and
Prosody


Independent Reading


Listening

Vocabulary
and Language



Informational Text



Literacy Centers Four Square Planning Sheet
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  • Home
  • Instructional Tools
    • Literacy Resources >
      • Literacy Lesson Tools
      • Love My Literacy Centers >
        • Sustainable Centers
        • Center Management
        • Alternatives to "Centers"
      • Antonyms
      • Homonyms/Homophones
      • Idioms
      • Inferences
      • Main Idea/Key Details
      • Outline/Timeline
      • Sequence of Events
      • Summary/Retell
      • Synonyms
      • Theme
      • West Virginia Phonics
      • Read-Across America
      • Books Online
      • Clever Classroom Libraries
      • Writing Resources
    • Math Resources
    • Social Studies Resources
    • Science Resources
    • Vocabulary Resources
    • Response to Intervention
    • Students with Disabilities
    • Language Learners
    • Technology Tools
    • Video Resources >
      • PD Videos
      • Instructional Vidoes
    • Assessments & Data >
      • Data Tracking Forms
      • Diagnostic Tools
      • OK State Assessments
      • National Assessment
      • Test Bank Resources
      • ACT Tools
  • Classroom Culture
    • Engagement Strategies
    • Discussion Strategies
    • Classroom Breakouts
    • Exit Ticket Tools
    • Classroom Management
    • Child Wellness
    • Postive Classrooms
    • Inspired Schools
    • Culturally Responsive >
      • English Language Learners
      • Culturally Responsive Literature
      • African American Culture
      • Native American Culture
      • Hispanic Culture
      • Asian American Culture
      • Native Hawaiian Culture
  • Parent Help Center
    • Tips and Online Tools
    • Standards & Assessments
    • Community Resources
  • Educator Opportunities
    • Professional Development
    • Classroom Grants
    • Community Support
    • Scholarships & Fellowships
    • Be an Advocate
    • Coaching Clinic Videos
    • Coaching Clinic Templates
  • About Us
    • Meet our Team
    • Inspiration PD Overview
    • Our Events >
      • Heart of a Teacher '19
      • THRIVE '19
      • Be the Change
      • Fighting Chance F '18
      • Fighting Chance S'18
      • THRIVE '18
      • Growing Together
      • Empower Oklahoma
      • THRIVE '17
      • Recharge!
      • RTI : 101
      • Heart of a Teacher
      • Spring Boost
      • Activate Engagement
    • Contact Us