Motivate students to read with QR Listening Centers

My students love hearing their favorite books being read. They love to hear them over and over. This is also a great way to get reluctant readers to read by listening to familiar text. So familiar that they begin to know how the story goes. Last year I begin making QR codes for their favorite books in the reading center. This was so popular that students were racing to the reading center so they could grab their favorite book and listen. So I decided to create a whole listening center dedicated to favorite monthly read alouds.
I am amazed how they listen to the same stories over and over, but this also makes my teacher heart so happy because I know I am instilling in them the love of a good book. Now that's exciting.
I also wanted to check on their understanding as they were reading. At the end of each week for their Friday reading check up, they choose one book to retell, character analysis or BME. This listening center has been a game changer for checking their comprehension. Sometimes those struggling readers are not reading up to grade level standards so they can struggle with retell. However since using these QR listening centers, students are able to listen many time during the week and month so they are able to concentrate more on their understanding.

Grab this freebie from our December QR pack! Happy Scanning!
December Freebie

Click here to purchase the December Listening Center for 26 of your favorite Holiday Read alouds
December QR Listening Center

QR codes in the classroom

You have QR codes, now what? How can you use them in the classroom....
QR codes are simple to make and easy for students to use in the classroom. They are great for listening centers, write the room,  read alouds or research projects. QR codes help students stay on track and focused during assignments, plus they are just so much fun to use!!!

If you work with young students you know the hassle of  them constantly clicking on something they shouldn't. Or clicking the red X and getting out of the app completely! Ahhh you gotta love the joys of working with techology. QR codes help students stay on task and stay focused. QR codes make great listening centers and are even great for sending home information to parents. 

If you have technology in your classroom, iPad, iPod or chromebooks using QR codes is a great way to use it!

Check out these step by step instructions and I've included a freebie to get you started.

PLANT QR FREEBIE

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Plants-Non-Fiction-Research-Project-with-QR-codes-3121652

IF you have a Zoo trip planned or have an animal unit that you teach, try this awesome new resource. 

ZOO Animal QR Research Project. 10 ZOO animals for students to study and learn about. Included are several ways to report what your learn. 

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/All-About-Zoo-Animals-Research-Project-3120436

Would love to hear how your use QR codes in your classroom!!!