This supports students by stimulating their brains in different ways to help them connect with and retain routine/procedure steps.

Monitor Progress By:

• Observing whether students refer to posted visual cues when engaging in routines and procedures

• Noting whether visual cues are accessible to all students

This supports students by normalizing the use of materials to support all students’ learning and reinforcing procedures for accessing and using them.

Monitor Progress By:

• Observing whether students feel comfortable accessing and using materials as needed or wanted

• Noting whether students are handling and using materials appropriately or if review of procedures is needed

This supports students by ensuring safety and efficiency during center transitions.

Monitor Progress By:

• Observing transitions to identify when additional practice is needed

• Asking students to reflect on how transitions are going and what improvements might be made

This supports students by providing designated time upfront to learn each center so that eventually, their cognitive energy can be spent engaging with content.

Monitor Progress By:

• Observing students’ comfort with a center before introducing a new one

• Noting students’ readiness with a center before adding it to rotations

This supports students by providing time to practice and gain comfort with each center before engaging in it without teacher guidance.

Monitor Progress By:

• Observing the level of teacher support students’ need with a new center

• Asking students to share whether they need more guided practice with a center or if they are ready to engage in the center without teacher support

This supports students by fostering their agency throughout learning.

Monitor Progress By:

• Seeking students’ feedback about the choices they have

• Noticing how choice impacts students’ engagement with and learning of essential content
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