Centers Procedure

tteats0024 — 2025-09-18 00:15:33 UTC

^{One of my favorite procedures is using “passports” during community learning rotations. When students see “Centers” on the daily schedule, they know to get their passports from their bags. Each center represents a different “country,” which connects to the real-world location or skill we are focusing on that day. For example, Vons for grocery shopping, the library for research, or the community kitchen for cooking practice. Students place the Velcro flag in their passport that matches their assigned location. When it’s time to rotate, they move to the next “country,” update their passport with the new flag, and continue their activity. This procedure gives students structure while still making rotations fun and engaging, and it helps them keep track of where they’ve been and what skills they’ve practiced.}

End of Day Procedure

tteats0024 — 2025-09-18 00:18:04 UTC

^{At the end of the day, dismissal looks a little different since we’re not in one classroom. When dismissal begins, students pack up their belongings, such as work binders, iPads, or lunch containers, and return any materials used in the community setting—for example, putting shopping carts back, returning supplies to staff, or placing tools back in storage. Students also check their personal items to be sure they have everything they need for the bus or ride home. Once belongings are organized, they wait with their group quietly until transportation is ready. To signal the end of the day and make dismissal fun, I play}^{“Day-O (Time to go home)”}^{. This lets students know it’s time to wrap up, keeps the mood positive, and provides consistency as we end our community day together. I do rotate the songs and let students choose once we are sick of said song ;)}

My Favorite Prodecures by Tatum Teats

Centers Procedure

End of Day Procedure