What are Molly Lynch's signature tips for creating engaging math centers?

Incorporate Play: Molly believes that play should be a part of each child's day, especially during math time. She suggests incorporating games and activities into math centers to make learning fun and engaging.

Use a Rotation System: To ensure all students get a chance to play different games, Molly uses a rotation system. This also helps students to play with different partners, promoting social skills.

Make Practice Fun: Instead of traditional worksheets and drills, Molly recommends using games, puzzles, and team activities to make math practice enjoyable.

Provide Ready-to-Use Resources: Molly has created "Centers in a Snap", a box filled with standards-based math games, manipulatives, and a management system. This resource is designed to make setting up and managing math centers easier for teachers.

Include Clear Instructions and Support: Each game in the "Centers in a Snap" box comes with clear instructions and a QR code that links to a video explaining how to play the game. This helps students understand the games and play independently.