Sharing the planet

Learning centers are a purposeful way of dividing up your classroom into different subject/learning areas

Learning centers capitalize on children’s natural need to explore because they are given the chance to gain experience by trying out their own ideas in a hands-on way.

Advantages of Learning Centers

·         Discipline problems are reduced because groups are limited to a number which can reasonably function in each area.

·         Classroom management is easier since children are in the area of their choice and interest.

·         Children are engaged in hands-on activities as they explore and experiment.

·         Teachers can support children by supplying the resources as they learn by themselves.

·         Teachers can determine, by observation, the progress of the children.

·         Teachers can easily determine what items need to be added to each area that will encourage children in further discovery.