Math Workshop
Math Mini-Lessons
Many teachers use the 4-part mini-lesson framework for math as well as literacy. Here is a template:
This is an example of the 4-part mini-lesson framework for a 2nd grade math lesson:
The First 7 Days of Math Workshop (mini-lessons for your classroom):
Kindergarten-1st Grade NEW!
- K-1st Mini-lesson Day 1
- K-1st Mini-lesson Day 2
- K-1st Mini-lesson Day 3
- K-1st Mini-lesson Day 4
- K-1st Mini-lesson Day 5
- K-1st Mini-lesson Day 6
- K-1st Mini-lesson Day 7
- 2nd-3rd Mini-lesson Day 1
- 2nd-3rd Mini-lesson Day 2
- 2nd-3rd Mini-lesson Day 3
- 2nd-3rd Mini-lesson Day 4
- 2nd-3rd Mini-lesson Day 5
- 2nd-3rd Mini-lesson Day 6
- 2nd-3rd Mini-lesson Day 7
- 4th-5th Mini-lesson Day 1
- 4th-5th Mini-lesson Day 2
- 4th-5th Mini-lesson Day 3
- 4th-5th Mini-lesson Day 4
- 4th-5th Mini-lesson Day 5
- 4th-5th Mini-lesson Day 6
- 4th-5th Mini-lesson Day 7
Popular Math Workshop Models
1. Literacy Model- From Reading to Math by Maggie Siena is an excellent resource for this model.
Below are sample outlines for this model at three different grade level ranges: NEW!Here is a video in a third grade classroom of this model in action:
These are the lesson plans to accompany this video: Math Workshop Lesson Plan
2. Catch-and-Release Model
CatchandRelease Math Workshop Structure K-5 NEW!
3. Beth Newingham’s Model (for more information click the link to see an outline)
This video is a snapshot of the Newingham model in a 3rd grade classroom:
This is a great resource from GaDOE that applies to any workshop model: