Math Workshop Final Installment

I'm back with the final installment of the Math Workshop Monday Series.  I will be taking a break from the weekly series and will post more about Math Workshop at least monthly.

For the final week, the focus will be on the fourth rotation:

During this rotation, I have my students work on math fluency, a review skill, a game, task cards, etc.

I've shared earlier how I now have this organized.  You can read the older post {here}.  I have 4 tubs this year, one for each group.

I try to change out the materials inside the tubs at least once a week.  I add items to the tubs based on the skills that need to be reviewed by that particular group.  For example, last week, Group 1 worked on subtraction word problems.  I love to make task cards for my tubs, but also love finding some great materials from my favorite bloggers.  In the picture above, you can see two of my favorites :)

I also have the luxury of having 3 iPads in my room.  I obtained these last year when I agreed to teach Saturday school for 7 weeks.  It was a sacrifice, but paid off in the end. I *just* introduced the iPads two weeks ago and my students are in LOVE.  No surprise, really.  I have the apps organized by skill and will tell the group what skill they need to review when I hand them the iPad.  It takes seconds to pass them out and tell them what to do.  I also have a 1-strike and you are out policy with the iPads.  If it even *looks* like you have broken and iPad rule, you go back to your seat.  No questions.  I'm a meany that way.  But, it works.

What do you put in your stations?  Do you find it difficult to manage?  Do you have any tips?  I'd love to hear your suggestions.

Hope you have a great week!