Have you ever used a menu in your classroom for center work or to differentiate learning for students? I first learned about them on this site…Dare to Differentiate. This site alone is worthy of a BLOG post. Be sure to check it out.
So how does a teacher use a menu in the classroom? They can be used for a lot of subjects/centers. They help teachers get to happy hour on Friday nights rather than having to stay at work making new centers! Every teacher loves that right? Menus (just like in a restaurant) don’t change often, but there is enough variety that students have plenty of choices for how to do their work. The choices/menu items can be differentiated by difficulty (or calorie count- ha).
The example I am sharing with you is of a Spelling Menu. The words change each week, but the ways for students to practice them can be set up menu style- and therefore last a month! Happy Hour anyone?
You can get this free in my NEW Teachers Pay Teachers store. Yes, I finally did it! I want someday to make really cute stuff that is worth a buck or two, but until then, I will be giving things away for FREE! Under one condition- you have to “follow” my store if you get the download? Deal? What are you waiting for… go to my TpT store!
I love happy hour!
I'm so glad you finally did it! I cannot wait for all of the goodies that will be in your TPT store.
I love the idea of a spelling menu. Right now, my reading centers seem crazy. There is no choice involved (which I hate!) And I stay late at school trying to keep everything organized and "new".
I will be trying this out in January.
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your TpT page quote: Be not afraid of going slowly, be afraid of standing still. It is the story of me this year.
Hi Anonymous… I heard that quote a few years ago and have always loved it! Doesn't matter how small the steps are… just keep walking! 🙂 I love your comment. Thanks!
Melissa
Yep, Frizz… It has been done! So let's brainstorm a reading menu. What materials do you have in your Reading Center?
Read a newspaper.
Read a travel brochure.
Read a poem.
Read an animal book.
or
Read with a partner.
Read with a stuffed animal.
Read with glasses on.
Read with a flashlight.
Read with a hat on.
You make it! Blog about it! And link to me! 🙂