Rotations Plan and Rollout
Over the next few weeks we need to start rolling out centers. We have Map testing starting on
the 12th and STEP testing starting on the 19th. These tests will help us to create our groups.
Until then we need to practice the computer station and independent station.
*I created this plan to be realistic. In years past we have been expected to have rotations up
and running the minute STEP testing finishes. That is not realistic. There are so many aspects of
rotations that need to be practiced before it can be executed. I am here for any questions you
have or ideas you need!
Week of 9/5
Monday
No school
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Practice
Practice
Practice
Practice
independent
independent
computers work. computers
work whole
work whole
Expectations
work.
group.
group.
and stamina
Expectations
Expectations
Expectations
and stamina
and logging in
and logging in
You need to set clear expectations for each station and routines and procedures for the
stations. Think about this and plan it.
 I found posters helpful, on the poster I would put what the station looks like, feels like,
and sounds like. This way I could always refer to the posters.
 Think about the following things:
o Computer station- How will they get their computers? What will they do if they
have an issue? Can’t log in? voice level? What do I anticipate going wrong during
this station? How can I be proactive? Ect
o Independent work- How will they get the work? What if their pencil breaks?
What will they do if they have a question? What do I anticipate going wrong
during this station? How can I be proactive? Ect
Week of 9/12
Monday- Friday
Maps testing during rotations per your Maps schedule
On days you are not MAPs testing as a whole group Whole group Skills Strand lesson (3rd and 4th grammar)- 30 minutes
 Whole group Computer 30 minutes
 Whole group Independent work 10-15 minutes
I understand this does not add up to 90. You are still talking about the expectations before
each whole group activity.
Week of 9/19
Monday- Friday
STEP testing. While your are STEP testing students can be on lexia and doing
independent work
Week of 9/26
If you are familiar with Map and STEP you will have already created groups. If you are not my
goal is to meet with you Tuesday or Wednesday to create groups
Monday
No school
Tuesday
Model
transitions
Wednesday
Model
transitions
Thursday
Practice
transition in
groups from
station to
station
Friday
Practice
transitionsspend 5 minutes
in stations
You need to think through your transitions. (I am more than happy to help with this part. We
can set up a meeting during your specials time.) Will independent work and computers go to
their own desks or will they have designated areas in the classroom? Have a clear traffic pattern
if you have designated areas. I use to tape lines on my floor so they know what direction to
walk. What will you name your groups? Have your timer on the board going for each station.
Think about what could go wrong and how you will be proactive.
Week of 10/3
Grouping
Whole Group
Time
30
Activity
Skills Strand
Station
5 minutes each round
Whole Group
5 – 15 minutes
Whole group
15 minutes
Week of 10/10
Grouping
Time
Whole Group 5 – 15 minutes
Station
10 minutes each round
Whole Group
5 – 15 minutes
Whole group
15 minutes



Teacher instruction – skills strand
Lexia
Google classroom lesson (added by teacher)
or independent work
Closure on the skill
 What did we learn?
 What does it look like?
 Fist to 5 how well can you do it?
Lexia
Teachers opportunity to clean up and prep for next content
Activity
Introduction of skills, reteach or other needed instruction
 Teacher instruction – skills strand
 Lexia
 Google classroom lesson (added by teacher)
or independent work
Closure on the skill
 What did we learn?
 What does it look like?
 Fist to 5 how well can you do it?
Lexia
Teachers opportunity to clean up and prep for next content
Week of 10/17
Fully up and running!!
Grouping
Whole Group
Station
Time
5 – 15 minutes
15 minutes each round
Activity
Introduction of skills, reteach or other needed instruction
 Teacher instruction – skills strand
 Lexia
 Google classroom lesson (added by teacher)
or independent work
Whole Group
5 – 15 minutes
Whole group
15 minutes
Closure on the skill
 What did we learn?
 What does it look like?
 Fist to 5 how well can you do it?
Lexia
Teachers opportunity to clean up and prep for next content