Grades K–5
Guided Reading Lesson Plan
A small group reading plan: the book and level, before, during and after reading, word work and a running note for five readers.
Classroom management printable · Weekly lesson plan templates
Center Rotation Planner
A rotation chart for four groups and four rotations, plus a list of the centers, what students do there and the materials.
- Grade level
- Grades K–5
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Lesson planning, Pacing and organization, Instructional design
What kids do
“Write the centers in the bottom chart, then plan which group goes where in each rotation.”
Printed on the sheet:
- Minutes per rotation:
Words on this sheet
Group AGroup BGroup CGroup DCenter
Teacher tip
Post the rotation chart where kids can see where to go next.
How to use it
- Use the notes boxes to jot down what worked for next year.
- Print a fresh copy each week and file finished plans in a binder.
- Keep a stack of copies in a labeled tray so you can grab one without stopping the lesson.
Watch for
Plans that skip the check for understanding. Add one to every lesson.
Talk about it
- What will I do for students who need more help?
- What is one thing that went well this week?
Take it further
Look back at plans at the end of a unit to adjust pacing for next year.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
More weekly lesson plan templates
Grades K–5
After the Lesson Reflection
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Grades K–5
Two-Week Lesson Plan
Ten school days of one subject on a page: the daily objective, activity and quick check, for planning a full mini unit at a glance.
Grades K–5
Monthly Curriculum Map
A one-month map for five subjects across four weeks, with a row for events and assessments so nothing sneaks up on you.
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