Math Rotations | Naturally Elementary

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Math Rotation Planning Binder:
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Math Rotation Blog Post:
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Hands On 1st/2nd Centers:
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*Other Ideas: Flash Cards, Math Games, Task Cards
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[@paulawilliams8499]

This was so helpful. I wished I had seen this video last year!

[@anneweke9466]

Thank you. This was helpful.

[@dorisfranklin2295]

Do helpful. Thank you!!!

[@mariaphilip887]

I love all your ideas. But have you got anything I can do instead of tech since we don't offer things like that at my school

[@meganbrookegreen]

How do your kiddos manage independent work with only a 5 minute mini lesson beforehand? I feel like my kiddos would be in a complete uproar because of all of the individual questions they would ask.

[@lolays3145]

Hi! i LOVE this. Do you change out the at your seat sheet each day?

[@tamarawilson4978]

Hello, What font is it that you are using?

[@salamarinita]

I'm a veteran teacher and started my career doing rotations but then there was a big move to whole group instruction. I see the pendulum swinging back in the last several years. I love your energy. I recommend you watch some CGI KZbin videos because that's the latest and greatest. I did something similar a few times over the years. I definitely agree you don't have to start from scratch. Use whatever program you have and then augment with other things like TpT resources. Hope you have a wonderful career!

[@katygrygiel3321]

For the groups that start with At Your Seat…. How do you handle that before they’ve had that Meet with the Teacher time for the lesson?

[@randomstuff53078]

How and when do you tell them what they are doing at their seat

[@jessmmassey]

So excited that you’re on KZbin! 👏🏼💕

[@CheyanneRaeMurfitt]

Thank you babe!!! SO excited to be here!!! :)

[@arlenelee1448]

This was explained so well!

[@deboraholsen2504]

So, can I still get hired as a teacher, even if I’m not young and beautiful and charismatic like Cheyanne? And, even if, unlike Chey-anne, I really am shy? Maybe I should go by Cheydeb, and that might bring me good luck! 😉 But, seriously, if I ever get lucky and get hired again in my teacher-saturated state and county, it’s helpful to know I can use these practical techniques and tips and advice!

[@carrieshepard798]

Thank you so much!! I have been looking for math rotation ideas and I have been over complicating it!!! With math, groups would need to change ALOT as you move from one skill to the next. How do you assess the skills quickly so that you can create new groups and how do you manage that?

[@danadiajohnson2053]

Awesome video!!! This was beyond helpful! I was so overwhelmed with implementing this, but you really put me at ease with your suggestions and the helpful tools you recommended! Thanks again for sharing! I would love to see a reading/literacy rotation!

[@fabfab5450]

Thank you so much for this! I took notes, and I am excited to implement this in my third grade math classroom!

[@laurihaney1174]

Maybe get some EXPERIENCE?

[@laurenschires7132]

When I first clicked on this my thoughts were, “ugh second grade... I need 4th grade, this won’t help me.” But I was getting ready for the day and thought, well I’ll just hear what she has to say. Now my thoughts are that I am so happy I watched this video! These tips and tricks can be used across many grade levels. Thank you!

[@MrsBright]

Just a question about how you order your groups--because it seems students will be working 'at their desk' before they have been given the mini-lesson... So, how do you do that, so students aren't trying problems they haven't learned about yet? or do you start your highest group that way? Thanks!

[@warentori]

THE most informative video I've found on centers. First year tecaher teaching 1st grade this Fall. Thank you!!!

[@georgettetichz7127]

Love this video! And I can totally relate to the first youtube video nerves! I had them! :)

[@papercraftingirl]

If you are teaching a new math skill, how much time do you usually spend introducing it before you move onto to your math rotations?

[@GlitterandJams]

I am so happy to have found you through Vanessa at MySecondGradeLife! You are delightful to watch. I taught 1st Grade for 10 years and now I’m being moved to 2nd. I am LOVING your math ideas! You and I are a lot alike!!! I can’t wait to check out the things you’ve shared and your TpT store. I’m in my last 2 1/2 days!!! ❤️ and hugs!

[@dianestange6489]

Your Math Rotation Planning Binder is the BEST! Thanks for showing it in action. Sure hope to see one for Language Arts soon! I teach in a combined K-1 classroom and rotations are essential to our success! Thanks again! New subscriber on KZbin and follower on TPT!

[@jenniferchristine1943]

This was incredibly helpful! I love small group instruction but struggle with execution, this gives me confidence to keep it simple, manageable and that it is all do-able :)

[@teachinginhighheels9730]

Hello, I will like to know where are your formative assessments guide from. Thank you

[@monicaptak9337]

Love your energy and your videos! Do you happen to know which section in IKEA you found the hanging black containers you use to hold your highlighters and dry erase markers? Or what they're called? Thanks so much! :-)

[@meghoey5065]

This is so great! Thank you! Do you have a copy of the rotation chart that you post on your smartboard?

[@marisolpadilla3871]

Love your vid! Please do a reading block one!

[@hannahwozniak3819]

How do you initially make your groups?? Do you have an assessment or did you just know from working with your kids previously? Thanks!

[@Nicole-tw8cc]

Yay! I was so excited to see you made a KZbin channel. I am moving from 5th grade to 2nd grade next year, and your Instagram has gotten me so excited for the switch! I would love if you could do videos on your reading rotations, your weekly schedule, and how you plan. I remember seeing your planning story on Instagram, but I would love to be able to come back and watch it anytime. Keep up the amazing work!

[@CheyanneRaeMurfitt]

Oh fun!!! I am so happy you're excited for the switch!! Those are great ideas for videos! I will definitely have to put those on my list!! THANK YOU!!! :)

[@helensansom4679]

Thank you for explaining everything so well. I loved having a look in your cart!

[@sarahp444]

Great advice I can use with my firsties! What do you do if students don't finish their 'At Your Seat' work in those 10 minutes?

[@AmandaTeaches]

just found you, your glasses are sooo cute!

[@kimberlymicceri6764]

LOVE THIS! i wish you had a video about how you implement your reading centers! I'm transitioning to elementary from middle school and that would be soooo helpful. :)

[@kristenlaughlin4510]

Thank you for this video! I’m moving up to 2nd grade from 1st next year and need all the advice I can get. I’ll prob have to watch this again closer to next year. Thank you.

[@CheyanneRaeMurfitt]

Ah, you will love 2nd grade!! Yes, check it out again at the end of summer! It will be here waiting. :)

[@monicaptak9337]

I would love to see a tour to see what's on your reading cart as well :-)

[@samanthakraham2894]

These task cards around the room are about to change my life!!! YAY! Thank you! I love math rotations and I'm excited to try some of your ideas next year!

[@CheyanneRaeMurfitt]

OH YES! The task cards are my kiddo's favorites!! So fun and engaging but super simple to set up!!

[@Sassyquatch1020]

I was wondering if someone could give me advice about doing small groups when you have 32 kids? I want to do things like around the room, hands on, etc. and there is no way I can see each group every day because to make my groups five kids I have to have at least six groups and when I have the kids doing activities where they can move around it gets really chaotic and I feel like I can’t focus on my teacher group with 25 other kids doing things by themselves

[@lilianab4756]

5 years later. This is a tricky one 😢❤❤❤❤

[@Sassyquatch1020]

@@lilianab4756 5 years later, one of the many reasons I no longer teach 😞

[@excellenttenent6340]

What did you major in? and What did you get your certificate in so you could teach elementary math?

[@ccc919]

Very helpful!! Thank you!!

[@debbiecathey875]

Do you have something for fast finishers? Wondering if you have a specific thing for them to do at the stations if they finish before the others or before the week ends (especially workbook pages and hands on).

[@storiesandmessybuns1473]

How do you teach the procedures for math rotations to your littles? ☺️

[@ohamberboo]

What kind of sleeve protectors are those? They look like heavy duty! I have been searching for some strong ones that won't rip easily. Thank you :)

[@polianavieira2249]

Hiii! I'm a bilingual teacher in Brazil and I started last year this CLIL-BILINGUAL teaching style in regular elementary schools and your video has just inspired and helped me so much that I can't thank you enough. I loved the tips and I worked the whole day based on your video reading and preparing things. I hope you keep doing this because your work is amazing! Thank you very much!!!

[@MicheleRose]

Woohoo!! 🎉 Welcome Welcome! Great first video! 💕

[@CheyanneRaeMurfitt]

Yay!! THANK YOU!!!! :)

[@courtneyc156]

I've been loving your videos and just listened to Cook's podcast ! You rock girl! Quick question , I'll be teaching second grade this year and want to incorporate math rotations ...do you first do whole group math then break out into rotations ? I'm in NYS and use common core and want to infuse the two. Xoxo

[@VanazzaB]

Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule to do videos like this. You are a HUGE help!! Thank you and God bless your heart for what you do in these children’s lives❤️

[@susanbasham8183]

Your shirt is beautiful!! Where did you get from?

[@Haileyb613]

This video is so, so helpful! I'm a preservice teacher and it's sometimes hard to visualize things like this from my theoretical, not in the classroom perspective. I'm really interested in teaching math in small groups and this was exactly what I needed!

[@auntx3tiffany726]

LOVE this!! Do you do assessments in small group as well?😌

[@kendallkirchner4429]

Great tips! Do you have the kids do anything if they finish the station before time to switch?

[@sallysabongui2287]

Do you start your class on math rotations and daily 5 at the same time? Or do you usually start off with the daily 5 then when they get more used to independent work move to math rotations?

[@sallysabongui2287]

Also what do you with the technology part if you don't have access to it?

[@corafager4919]

I’ve been looking for something simple and effective! Can’t wait to use this this year!

[@tracifryhoff6293]

🌟 I love your energy! I can’t wait to see more of your videos. I’ve been teaching for 17 years and “teaching” looked so different back then! Seeing all of your ideas along with other teacher tubers I follow is an absolute blessing!!! 🌼

[@katelynsimon9943]

Where did you get your reading and math carts from?!

[@monicaptak9337]

After searching the Target website I think these are the ones. They have them in gray or white: www.target.com/p/3-tier-metal-utility-cart-made-by-design-153/-/A-53314604?preselect=53166285#lnk=sametab

[@veronicalarson653]

Loved the video! I will be implementing math rotations for sure next year. Where is your cute binder from?

[@CheyanneRaeMurfitt]

Yay!! So happy to hear that! You will LOVE it!! That binder was from Target!

[@sarahkrietz1887]

This was so helpful! Thank you!!

[@MagicallyElena]

*IS THAT A PIGGY AWWWW* ❤❤❤

[@rhondabrown6345]

I teach 2nd grade!

[@lindseystarkey7492]

Is the math binder on TpT editable?? I’d love to be able to type on it.

[@CheyanneRaeMurfitt]

Yes!! I included editable versions!!

[@MrsCrissCross]

Thanks so much for this! Two questions - what math curriculum resource does your district use and where did you get your carts to house your reading/math supplies? Keep up the great work!

[@CheyanneRaeMurfitt]

Thank you!!! So glad it was helpful! We currently are using Math Expressions, but are adopting a new curriculum next year called Envisions! And they are from Target, the home of all great things! Haha

[@kreisaduwe3161]

I'm so excited to hear that you are using Math Expressions. I was watching your video thinking...this would work with my school's curriculum (Math Expressions). I teach 1st grade and we've only used Math Expressions for one year so I'm excited to be able to quickly set up centers with your templates. Thank you!

[@cierrawoods499]

Yayyy! So exciting! This was so helpful!!

[@CheyanneRaeMurfitt]

Ah!! I am SO glad!!!

[@sophiawarren3540]

You should do another video like this but for reading! Love this vid 😍

[@lindseywoodgie4431]

Yay! I've been waiting for this! Such a great video. Thank you for sharing some great tips!

[@CheyanneRaeMurfitt]

Thank YOU!! I am SO glad it was helpful!!! :)

[@lexiscafe]

I am so excited for this!! I've been waiting for this since you mentioned it on Instagram

[@CheyanneRaeMurfitt]

Ekk!! So happy it's finally up! :)

[@BeautyWithLexy]

Yay so happy you started the KZbin channel! Can not wait to see more 💗💗🤗

[@CheyanneRaeMurfitt]

Yay!!! :)

[@stacywyatt4277]

First thought, you’re gorgeous 😊