Eva C Phillips Consulting, LLC
Early Learning Consultant
Ideas From NC Teachers
Block Center
Center signs help adults who may visit the classroom understand what's happening as children are constructing together.
The NC Office of Early Learning (NCDPI) created Center Posters and Planning Guides for Kindergarten! They are a great way to show the adults how learning standards can be embedded within purposeful play in this Block Center.
Adding books about building gives children new ideas!
Center signs help adults who may visit the classroom understand what's happening as children are constructing together.
Dramatic Play Center
What DO children learn and develop during dramatic play?
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The intentionality of the teacher is key to helping children create meaningful and purposeful experiences in a dramatic play center
What DO children learn and develop during dramatic play?
Science & Discovery Center
Creating a space in the classroom (and outside, as well) where children can become scientists is an engaging place for learning.
As children observe, wonder, explore and ask questions, they are engaging in important inquiry-based experiences in which they develop knowlege and understanding of scientific ideas.
Creating a space in the classroom (and outside, as well) where children can become scientists is an engaging place for learning.
Creative Art Center
Creating an art space in the classroom (and outside, as well) supports children as they use their imaginations, fine motor skills, while applying new knowledge of literacy and other cognitive concepts in meaningful and creative ways.
It's always important to display children's art work for all to see
Creating an art space in the classroom (and outside, as well) supports children as they use their imaginations, fine motor skills, while applying new knowledge of literacy and other cognitive concepts in meaningful and creative ways.
Book/Reading/Listening Centers
Create an inviting space where children can get comfortable and read to a friend!
Creating an inviting space to explore books
Having a selection of quality books to read and listen to is key
Create an inviting space where children can get comfortable and read to a friend!
Mathematics & Manipuilatives
SAND & WATER CENTER
What are they learning while playing in the sand and water?
Well organized and equipped water table
Perseverance. Responsibility. Being part of the learning community.
What are they learning while playing in the sand and water?
Writing Center
A center sign is always a good way to help others understand the purpose of the center as well as the kinds of experiences and learnings that can happen within.
Questions to prompt children's thinking
Stamps and stamp pads are engaging additions, too
A center sign is always a good way to help others understand the purpose of the center as well as the kinds of experiences and learnings that can happen within.