When does “One size fits all” really work?

Have you ever bought a piece of clothing that says “One size fits all?” I have, and you know what? It didn’t fit. If one item could truly match the needs of all, it would need to be flexible, dynamic, and perhaps, miraculous! The same is true in learning. Students have different needs, even if they are in the same grade level, same class, same reading group etc. Students can’t fit into “one size fits all.” Teachers need to anticipate, plan, and differentiate to match the needs of the learners. Differentiated Literacy Centers was designed with this in mind.