Transcript Learning Centers - Arkansas State University

LEARNING CENTERS
More than just play...
5 BASIC LEARNING CENTERS
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Art
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Blocks
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Dramatic Play
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Library
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Music
ART CENTER
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Sample Materials
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Drawing Paper
Construction Paper
Crayons
Pencils
Markers
Chalk
Rulers
Stencils
Glue
Scissors
Paint/Watercolors
Play Dough/Clay
Collage Materials
3D Materials
THINGS WE LEARN IN ART
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Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmarks
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Cognitive/Intellectual Learning
Demonstrates an interest in using writing for a purpose
 Uses know letters or approximation of letters to represent
written language
 Recognizes patterns and can repeat them
 Shows understanding of different relationships of objects in
space
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Social/Emotional Development
Demonstrates ability to play independently
 Demonstrates willingness to try new things
 Uses planning in approaching a task or activity
 Demonstrates ability to make choices
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THINGS WE LEARN IN ART
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Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmarks
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Creative/Aesthetic Learning
Shows creativity and imagination in play with materials
and props
 Creates drawings and paintings that gradually become
more detailed and realistic
 Preplans art project and then works with care
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Physical Development
Uses writing and drawing tools with control and intention
 Coordinates eye and hand movements to complete tasks
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BLOCKS CENTER
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Sample Materials
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Wooden Blocks
Vehicles
People
Animals
Road Signs
THINGS WE LEARN IN BLOCKS
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Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmarks
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Cognitive/Intellectual Learning
Demonstrates an interest in using writing for a purpose
 Demonstrates the ability to order and sequence
 Shows understanding of awareness of objects in space
 Uses words to describe the characteristics of objects
 Makes comparisons
 Finds more than one solution to a problem
 Shows awareness of the roles people play in society
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Language
Uses words to communicate ideas and feelings
 Uses language to problem solve
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THINGS WE LEARN IN BLOCKS
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Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmarks
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Social/Emotional Development
Demonstrates ability to make choices
 Uses planning in approaching a task or activity
 Works cooperatively with others on completing a task
 Uses compromise and discussion to resolve conflicts
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Creative/Aesthetic Learning
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Shows creativity and imagination in play with materials
and props
Physical Development
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Shows balance and coordination
DRAMATIC PLAY
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Sample Materials
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Furniture
Dress-up Clothing
Play Food
Cooking Utensils
Eating Utensils
Babydolls
Doll Accessories
THINGS WE LEARN IN DRAMATIC PLAY
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Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmarks
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Cognitive/Intellectual Learning
Understands that print conveys a message
 Classifies objects by physical feature such as shape or color
 Shows awareness of the roles people play in society
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Language
Uses effective communication skills
 Uses language to problem solve
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Social/Emotional Development
Seeks out adults and children
 Shares, respects the rights of others
 Works cooperatively with others on completing a task
 Become involved in solving social problems/conflicts
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THINGS WE LEARN IN DRAMATIC PLAY
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Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmarks
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Creative/Aesthetic Learning
Shows creativity and imagination in play with materials
and props
 Participates in dramatic play themes that become more
involved and complex
 Assumes various roles in dramatic play situations
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Physical Development
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Uses small muscles for self-help skills
LIBRARY
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Sample Materials
25 Picture Books
 Diversity Books
 Fiction Books
 Non-Fiction Books
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THINGS WE LEARN IN LIBRARY
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Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmarks
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Cognitive/Intellectual Learning
Demonstrates phonological awareness
 Shows enjoyment of books and stories and discussion of
them
 Tells a story in sequence, following the pictures in a book
 Understands that print conveys a message
 Identifies some letters and make some letter-sound matches
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Language
Expands vocabulary
 Recognizes and identifies by name most common objects
and pictures
 Engages in two-way conversation with children and adults
 Uses words to describe the characteristics of objects
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THINGS WE LEARN IN LIBRARY
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Social/Emotional Development
Demonstrates ability to play independently
 Shows curiosity and desire to learn
 Shares; respects the rights of others
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MUSIC
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Sample Materials
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Bells
Sand Blocks
Drums
Xylophone
Cd Player
Music Cds
Scarves
THINGS WE LEARN IN MUSIC
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Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmarks
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Cognitive/Intellectual Learning
Recognizes patterns and can repeat them
 Demonstrates the ability to order and sequence
 Shows an understanding of different relationships of objects
in space
 Finds more than one solution to a problem
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Social/Emotional Development
Demonstrates willingness to try new things
 Uses planning in approaching a task or activity
 Demonstrates ability to make choices
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Physical Development
Freely participates in gross motor activities
 Shows balance and coordination
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THINGS WE LEARN IN MUSIC
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Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmarks
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Creative/Aesthetic Learning
Shows creativity and imagination in play with materials
and props
 Participates freely in music activities
 Enjoys singing games, dramatizing songs, and moving to
music
 Expresses through movement what is felt and heard in
various musical tempos and styles
 Moves in time to the beat
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REFERENCES
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Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmarks
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http://www.arkansas.gov/childcare/programsupport/p
df/aeceframwork.pdf
ASU Childhood Services
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http://www2.astate.edu/a/chs/