Classroom Developmental Centers

 

Promotes independence
Helps students become more responsible
Allows students to learn through self-discovery

 

Creative Play Area

WHEN YOUR CHILD PLAYS IN THE HOUSEKEEPING CORNER:
           He learns what the roles of mothers and fathers and children are.
         He understands what it feels like to play at beingsomebody other than himself.
   He learns how to use his imagination.
            He learns how to cooperate with other children.

 

When we went camping, we cooked hotdogs, fished and read books in our tent.

Chris and Paxton are good friends dressed up and ready to have fun!

Hannah is taking such good care of her baby.            Jacob, the fireman, is making stew for the crew.

 

Hey Diddle Diddle Theater

            WHEN YOUR CHILD LISTENS TO STORIES OR LOOKS AT BOOKS:
            He learns to listen.
            He has an opportunity to increase his vocabulary by
            hearing new words read to him.
       He learns about different concepts, people and places.
            He learns to enjoy books and reading.
            His mind is stimulated, visualizing the things he is hearing about.
       

 

Writing Center

WHEN YOUR CHILD IS IN THE WRITING CENTER:
She is learning to use fine motor skills.
She is learning to use a variety of writing utensils.
She is learning to draw and write.
She is learning to write her name and other important words.
She is learning to use a variety of materials to draw and write on.
She is learning cooperation skills.
She is learning to make choices and decisions.
She just might be a reporter or author someday!

 

Math Center

WHEN YOUR CHILD USES MANIPULATIVE ACTIVITIES:
            She explores new concepts, practices emerging skills,
            and reinforces skills already mastered.
           She develops fine motor practice.
            She learns about classifying, sorting, predicting, problem solving, and
            analyzing results.
          She develops her knowledge of the world around her
            using real objects and concrete examples.
       She learns how to learn.

 

                           

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