Description

Features:
– an explanation of learning centres and how they are important to the educational development of young students
– guidelines for the type of learning centres to set up
– suggestions for the type of equipment to provide and how to store and present it
– ideas for overcoming the problems of lack of space
– a range of individual, partner and small group learning centre activities
– practical ideas for introducing, managing and organising learning centres
– pro formas to use for the assessment of students working at learning centres
– activities to present in developmental, literacy and theme-based learning centres
– examples of whole-class lessons that can be delivered and used as a springboard for further activities at the learning centres, including a list of specific materials required and suggestions for additional follow-up activities.
– scope-and-sequence chart in each section giving a conceptual overview of specific learning areas that are covered in each activity. These can be aligned to state or national curricula.
– photocopiable sheets which can be worksheets or templates relating to specific activities or pictures or charts to help with classroom organisation.

Ideal for Ages 3-5