Independent Work Time

Responsibilities and Procedures Planning Template

Use this template to guide your lesson planning when you are teaching procedures.

Procedures Planning Template with Notes

This annotated version of our planning template explains each step of the lesson planning process.

Sample Lesson - Sorting Words - K

This sample lesson reviews how to sort words at the ABC Center.

Sample Lesson - Retelling with Puppets - K

This sample lesson teaches how to retell a story using stick puppets.

Sample Lesson - Buddy Reading - 1

This sample lesson teaches children how to read with a partner.

Sample Lesson - Building Words - 1

This sample lesson reviews how to use onset and rime to make words.

Sample Lesson - Reading with Expression - 2

This sample lesson explains how to use the new poetry center.

Sample Lesson - Reading the Room - 2

This sample lesson describes how to search for multi-syllabic words in environmental print.

Sample Lesson - Word Search - 3

This sample lesson describes how to go on a word hunt through magazines.

Sample Lesson - Reading Response - 3

This sample lesson explains how to choose a graphic organizer to compose a reading response.

Planning Template

Use this template to plan Independent Work Time centers.

Planning Template in Spanish

Use this template to plan Independent Work Time centers.

Planning Template with Notes

This version of the template includes notes to help you when filling out your own template.

Planning Template with Notes in Spanish

This version of the template includes notes to help you when filling out your own template.

Individual Rubric

Children can use this rubric to self-assess their independent work.

Observation Checklist

Use this checklist to assess children's engagement and stamina.