Math Stations & Centers

Whether you call them Math Centers or Math Stations, you'll find loads of resources on this page for implementing them. I use the terms interchangeably, and they are more of a concept than an actual location in the classroom. In fact, math stations are often nothing more than a packet of hands-on materials with a set of directions. If you think math stations have to include elaborate and cute display boards, stop right there! Sure, you can make them elaborate and cute if you enjoy doing so and have the time, but math stations can be simple and easy-to-implement, too.

Have you used math stations or math centers in your classroom this year? If not, this is the perfect time to start! As you prepare for end-of-the-year tests, you need time to work with small groups of students on specific skills. But what are you supposed to do with the other kids? If you set up math stations, the rest of the class can work with a partner or alone on a math review game or activity. This photo shows two of my former students playing a matching math review game. Math stations make the end of the year so much fun!

The Math Stations Site License includes the ebook, Math Stations for Middle Grades, as well as editable templates in both PowerPoint and Publisher format. The management strategies and resources in this resource will make it easy to implement math stations or math centers. These strategies are most appropriate for grade 3 through 6, and the activities can be customized or adapted for other grade levels using the templates. Using the templates, you can type math problems directly on the task cards, change fonts, add clip art, or modify the template files in any way.

Do you use math centers in your classroom? If not, maybe you have some of the concerns I felt before I tried them. Frankly, I was intimidated at the thought of having to create center games and materials. I also envisioned a level of chaos I knew I couldn't tolerate in my classroom. Finally, I was so busy planning for my whole group and cooperative learning math lessons that I couldn't figure out how to add math centers to the mix.

Math Stations with Editable Templates includes the ebook, Math Stations for Middle Grades, as well as EDITABLE templates in both PowerPoint and Publisher format. The management strategies and resources in this resource will make it easy for you to implement math stations or math centers in your classroom. These strategies are most appropriate for grade 3 through 6, and the activities can be customized or adapted for other grade levels using the templates.

Math Stations and Games Bundle includes the PDF version of Math Stations for Middle Grades (upper elementary), EDITABLE templates in both PowerPoint and Publisher format, and the Games for Task Cards growing bundle. The total cost of these items if purchased separately is over $25, so you'll save more than $10.00 by purchasing them together.

Preview sample pages from Math Stations for Middle Grades

Math Stations for Middle Grades is a great resource for teachers in grades 3 through 8. It's packed with math games, strategies, and blackline masters to make math stations and centers easy! Ready for immediate download.

Math Stations for Middle Grades was designed grades 3 - 6, and the strategies can be adapted for other grade levels. The management suggestions and resources in this ebook will make it easy for you to implement math stations or math centers in your classroom. Math Stations includes both enrichment and review activities on a variety of levels, so the book is perfect for teachers who differentiate their math instruction. Two versions are included, one in color and one in black and white.