Learning Centers
Centers are for Learning!
We don't "just play" in our learning centers. We are learning!
In general, we are learning...
to share.
to develop respect for others.
to problem solve.
to work and play in groups.
to follow classroom rules.
to express thoughts and feelings appropriately.
to make choices and decisions.
We will be adults someday!
In the Block Center I am learning...
to use a variety of words to express feelings and ideas.
about gravity, weight, stability and balance.
classification skills.
eye-hand coordination.
to match objects in one to one correspondence.
to show respect for the work of others.
to make choices and decisions.
I might be an architect or builder someday!
In the Math Center I am learning...
to form groups for sorting and matching.
to use fine motor skills.
to discover similarities and differences.
to match objects in one to one correspondence.
to use self help skills.
to develop eye-hand coordination.
to make choices and decisions.
I might be an engineer or mechanic someday!
In the Discovery Center I am learning...
to question the natural phenomenon around me.
to use fine motor skills.
to understand cause and effect.
to experiment using a variety of materials.
to communicate questions about my world.
to develop eye-hand coordination.
to make choices and decisions.
I might be a scientist or doctor someday!
In the Dramatic Play Center I am learning...
to use a variety of words to express feelings and ideas.
self-help skills.
about family and community roles.
to share and take turns with materials.
simple home chores.
social skills for small groups.
to make choices and decisions.
I might be a mom or dad someday!
In the Art Center I am learning...
to express thoughts and feelings through pictures.
to use fine motor skills.
to understand cause and effect.
to use the senses to gain information about the environment.
to experiment with a variety of art media.
to develop hand-eye coordination.
to make choices and decisions
I might be an artist or illustrator someday!
In the Discovery Center I am learning ...
In the Discovery Center I am learning...
to question the natural phenomenon around me.
to use fine motor skills.
to understand cause and effect.
to experiment using a variety of materials.
to communicate questions about my world.
to develop eye-hand coordination.
to make choices and decisions.
I might be a scientist or doctor someday!
In the Technology Center I am learning...
to use a variety of educational software.
to use fine motor skills.
to understand cause and effect.
to use a keyboard to access the screen.
to use a mouse.
to develop eye-hand coordination.
to make choices and decisions.
I might be a programmer or CEO someday!