Station Rotation Cards

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Station Rotation Cards: Header 'Station Rotation Cards' and subtitle; six large boxed station cards (numbered 1–6) with icons and large labels: READ (book), DISCUSS (speech bubbles), PRACTISE (pencil), CREATE (lightbulb), CHECK (checklist), REFLECT (person with thought bubble). A row of four direction cards: 'Rotate clockwise' (right arrow), 'Rotate anti-clockwise' (left arrow), 'Move to the next station' (right arrow), 'Stay at this station' (pause symbol). A final row of smaller vertical card...
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This printable provides labelled station cards (Station 1–6) with clear icons and single-word roles (Read, Discuss, Practise, Create, Check, Reflect). It also includes a set of rotation-direction cards (arrows and pause symbol) and smaller instruction cards that expand each station with a one-line prompt. Use these cards to clearly signpost tasks, manage student movement, and clarify expectations during station or carousel activities across various curriculum areas.

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