SG 7 - Literacy Stations

Literacy work stations are

activity-oriented, that provide
opportunities for rich peer
interaction and informal
communication among
children and/or
with teachers.

Source: http://www.naeyc.org/tyc/files/tyc/file/V5N5/Graphic%20Organizers.pdf
SG 7 - Literacy Stations
Work stations provide means to
implement quality independent
practices of what was taught
and to determine if our
objectives have been achieved.

Literacy stations may be used to

support distributive practice,
differentiation, and engagement for
students while teachers work with
small groups of children.

Source: http://www.naeyc.org/tyc/files/tyc/file/V5N5/Graphic%20Organizers.pdf
SG 7 - Literacy Stations
Literacy work stations create
experiences for small group of children
to stretch their abilities to express
themselves in particular ways.

An example of the predictable chart:

My favorite thing to play with is my tennis racket. (Mr. Landon)

My favorite thing to play with is my steam shovel. (Jamel)
My favorite thing to play with is my Barbie doll. (Abby)
My favorite thing to play with is my bike. (Robert)
My favorite thing to play with is my video game. (Dennis)
My favorite thing to play with is my Lego blocks. (Andrew)
My favorite thing to play with is my little sister. (Lily)
My favorite thing to play with is my board games. (Gavin)
 “Not all your goals for
children’s language development
will be attained through
SG 7 - Literacy Stations activity centers/literacy work
stations.”

Remember to follow some basic guidelines:

Materials are taught and use for instruction first. Then they are
placed in the work station for independent use.

Stations remain set up all year long.

Stations are used for students’ meaningful independent work and

are an integral part of each child’s instruction.

All students go to work stations daily

Source: http://www.naeyc.org/tyc/files/tyc/file/V5N5/Graphic%20Organizers.pdf
 “Not all your goals for
children’s language development
SG 7 - Literacy Stations will be attained through
activity centers/literacy work
stations.”
Remember to follow some basic guidelines:

Materials are changed to reflect children’s reading levels,

strategies, being taught, and topics being studied.

Materials are differentiated for students with different

needs and reading level.

The teacher meets with small flexible groups for guided

reading or skills instruction during literacy workstations.

Ensure that each child in the group has sufficient opportunities

to speak and is developing the confidence and skill to do so.

Source: http://www.naeyc.org/tyc/files/tyc/file/V5N5/Graphic%20Organizers.pdf