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CENTERS |
| Learning centers are an integral part of the learning environment. Centers give opportunities for various learning experiences in the classroom. |
| Workjob Table: This center is used whenever the children need to do an activity that is teacher assisted. Activities such as fact books, making passports, suitcases for travel, cooking activities, etc. | Computer: Children
can do many interactive activities and games related to concepts in
language, mathematics, science, and social studies. They also have the
opportunity to do research, and do simple word processing.
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Science: This
center will change throughout the year and may include objects to be
observed and to experiment with. Possible materials include: magnets,
magnifying glasses, thermometers, books, binoculars, shells, and class
pets.
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| Make-A-Word:
This center is filled with a variety of materials that children can
manipulate to make different words. It is great for children to learn high
frequency words that do not have easy phonetic segmentations.
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Blocks:
Motor Control, visual discrimination, dramatic play, and creativity are
developed by building structures with blocks. Possible materials include:
large and small wooden blocks, solid unit blocks, large hollow blocks,
plastic animals, cars, trucks, people, traffic signs, etc…
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Math:
Manipulation of concrete materials is necessary in the development of
mathematical concepts. Possible materials include: unifix cubes, puzzles,
counting bears, geo-boards, buttons, tangrams, etc…
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| Reading
Center: This center encourages an interest
in reading books. Possible materials include: theme related books, story
and picture books, class and child-made books.
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Home Living:
The home living center is an area for dramatic play and acting the
roles of family and community. Possible materials include: child-sized
furniture, baby dolls, telephone, mirror, dishes, play food, utensils,
costumes, props, etc…
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Art/Writing:
This center allows for creative expression in conjunction with the
development of fine motor skills, eye-hand coordination, and independence
in working. Children can also make books, draw, or illustrate and prepare
stories for publication in the Media Center. Also, children are encouraged
to write letters to their classmates, myself, or their parents. Possible
materials may include: paper, scissors, markers, crayons, glue, scrap
materials, paint, easel, chalk, tape, stamps, envelopes, construction
paper, pencils, etc…
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