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Learning Center Tips

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I am not an expert at learning centers. However, I do use them in my classroom and on most days they work very nicely. At least one of my centers usually involves a type of art project. The center focuses on skills such as cutting, tracing, or lacing. The other centers usually include a type of writing activity, math activity, and reading activity. On occasion, I have play center with a game or play dough. My centers usually revolve around independent work. However, I sometimes have students complete a team activity. I divide my students into groups. I prefer no … Continue reading →

Learning Centers

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I only recently, a few years ago, began using learning centers in my classroom. I had always wanted to do some type of center work but I was not sure how to manage the students during center time. I observed different classroom settings and talked with teachers that use learning centers successfully. I gave them a try. Now learning centers are used in my room on a weekly, almost daily, basis. A learning center is an activity or group of activities that demonstrates, reinforces, or practices a specific skill. During learning centers, the students are basically responsible for their learning. … Continue reading →