“Learning information in meaningful context is not only essential 
for children’s understanding and development of concepts, but is also important 
for stimulating motivation in children. If learning is relevant for children, 
they are more likely to persist with a task and to be motivated to learn more.” 
      - Sue Bredekamp, NAEYC
 

   LEARNING CENTERS encourage children to make choices and learn independently 
while having limits set, more by room arrangement than teacher direction. 
These centers create an area in which children are introduced to the fundamental 
building blocks for reading, writing, mathematics, and social skills.

ART:
	children learn to put ideas on paper................................writing skill
	children experiment with color and shape............................reading skill
	children experiment with symmetry and patterns......................math skill

BLOCKS:
	children experiment with fitting blocks together....................math skill
	children become familiar with geometric shapes......................math skill
	children are confronted with and encouraged to solve problems.......all skill areas
	
HOUSEKEEPING:
	children tell stories...............................reading skills
	children role play what they see....................all skill areas
	children can act out their concerns.................social skill

MANIPULATIVES:
	children use their finger muscles..........................writing skill
	children practice eye and hand coordination................writing skill
	children sequence items....................................reading and writing

WOODWORKING:
	children explore 3-D shapes................................math skill
	children translate their ideas  into projects..............all skill areas
	children use body movement to vent feelings................social skill

BOOKS:
	children learn print carries meaning....................reading and writing skill
	children learn to enjoy reading.........................reading and writing skill
	children learn listening skills.........................all skill areas 

MUSIC:
	children practice rhythm....................................math and reading skill
	children practice listening.................................all skill areas
	children use body movement to relate feelings...............social  and reading skills

DISCOVERY:
	children investigate natural substance.....................all skill areas
	children practice pouring and measuring....................all skill areas
	children explore cause and effect..........................all skill areas