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What we are learning in our centers…
We are: Using our fine motor skills Developing gross motor muscles Classifying by shape, size, and color Experimenting with balance and
form Using our imaginations Testing our ideas Recognizing quantity Understanding numbers concepts Discovering modes of transportation
References: abcteach.com T. McClanahan 2011
Blocks
Writing
What we are learning in our centers…
We are: Using our fine motor skills Increasing our language
development Learning hand-eye coordination Putting thoughts into words Learning that print has meaning.
References: abcteach.com T. McClanahan 2011
Writing
Science Area
What we are learning in our centers…
We are: Learning new concepts Testing ideas Planning Observing Predicting Comparing Drawing conclusions Discovering how thing
References: abcteach.com T. McClanahan 2011
Science Area
Dramatic Play
What we are learning in our centers…
We are: Cooperating with others/Sharing Using language skills Verbalizing ideas and concepts Understanding emotions and feelings of
others Communicating with others Observing others Using fine motor and gross motor skills Acting out realistic situations through
role playing Practicing new concepts Learning life skills Problem solving
References: abcteach.com T. McClanahan 2011
Dramatic Play
Water Table
What we are learning in our centers…
We are: Enjoying sensory experiences Experimenting Discovering Refining our observational skills Measuring Weighing Enhancing our fine motor skills
References: abcteach.com T. McClanahan 2011
Sand Table
What we are learning in our centers…
We are: Enjoying sensory experiences Experimenting Discovering Refining our observational skills Measuring Weighing Enhancing our fine motor skills
We are: Developing fine motor skills
References: abcteach.com T. McClanahan 2011
Computer Area
What we are learning in our centers… Enhancing pre-writing skills Advancing pre-reading skills Reinforcing math concepts Using the computer as a tool Learning how a mouse works Understanding computer functions
We are: Expressing creativity Learning different cultural musical
stylesReferences: abcteach.com T. McClanahan 2011
Music Area
What we are learning in our centers… Practicing rhythm Developing listening skills Experiencing new instruments
We are: Developing language skills Learning pre-reading skills Recognizing that letters have
meaning Sequencing events Taking care of books
References: abcteach.com T. McClanahan 2011
Books
What we are learning in our centers… Creating our own stories Gathering information Experiencing quiet moments Using our imaginations
We are: Expanding creativity Increasing communication skills Improving hand-eye coordination Exercising and advancing our fine
motor skills Toning our manipulative skills Using our imaginations
References: abcteach.com T. McClanahan 2011
Art
What we are learning in our centers… Putting ideas into shapes Developing artistic skills
We are: Practicing social skills Practicing conversational turn-taking Role playing Advancing language development Using our imaginations Actively listening Reinforcing comprehension of stories
References: abcteach.com T. McClanahan 2011
Puppets
What we are learning in our centers…
We are: Exercising our small motor skills Advancing hand-eye coordination Focusing on spatial concepts Enhancing cognitive development Learning new ideas Increasing language and cognitive
skills Learning to estimate Classifying and sorting Counting and comparing
References: abcteach.com T. McClanahan 2011
Puzzles and
Manipulatives
What we are learning in our centers… Recognizing patterns and shapes
We are: Developing language skills Enhancing pre-reading skills Recognizing that letters have meaning Learning to follow directions Working independently Gathering information Connecting stories to pictures Developing a love of books Learning to take care of books Using cassette/CD player as a tool Understanding cassette/CD player
functions
References: abcteach.com T. McClanahan 2011
Listening
ABC
What we are learning in our centers…
We are: Discovering the alphabet Focusing on pre-writing skills Enhancing pre-reading skills Learning letter recognition Toning fine motor skills Recognizing letters and sounds Learning sight words Using word attack skills Recognizing word chunks Learning to comprehend what we read Learning to write Learning to communicate
References: abcteach.com T. McClanahan 2011
ABC
Snack
What we are learning in our centers…
We are: Using our fine motor skills Learning to follow instructions Improving our self-help skills Developing self-control Sharing Helping others Understanding health and nutrition
References: abcteach.com T. McClanahan 2011
Social Studies
What we are learning in our centers…
We are learning: To understand directions To use and read maps About Earth and its landforms To recognize community helpers About our community About other cultures Character education Respect for others Life skills
References: abcteach.com T. McClanahan 2011
Social Studies
Woodworking