The Room

Arrange in centers or interest areas

Permanent Areas

•     R_____________________

•     Writing

•     M____________________

•     Art

•     Dramatic Play

·        Sharing Table and B___________________  _________________________

·        Snack Area

Temporary Areas

•     Sand and/or Water Table

•     W_______________________

•     Puppet Theater

The Room

•     Make materials a____________________

•     Provide c___________________ of materials

–   add as the year progresses

Learning Centers

•     Allow for differing a_____________________ _______  __________________

•     Allow for the need for _______________________________________

•     Provide for the wide range of development differences found in young children

•     Provide opportunities to explore concepts in-depth and in an i________________________ manner

•     Foster concentration, perseverance, and can increase attention spans

•     Can Free the teacher to work with individuals and small groups

•     Can decrease d____________________  problems

Benefits of Centers in Kindergarten

1.      It allows the curriculum to be integrated, instead of in isolated subjects

2.      Provides for active learning

3.      Provides opportunities for children to make c_______________________

4.      Provides opportunities for children to learn in multiple ways

5.      Provides opportunities for children to practice skills and learn concepts

6.      Provides a developmentally appropriate way to help children learn

NAEYC recommends at least an _______________a day in which children can be in centers or interest areas making choices.

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