The block center isn’t just for building. Yes, an immense amount of structure creation will take place in your block center. But that’s not the only thing the kids do there. The building center is a wonderful place for the children to work on their language development. All of the negotiations about who will buildKeep Reading
Make a Book of World Structures for Your Block Center
Kids love the block center. Be they preschoolers or kindergartners (or any age really!), there’s just something about that center that draws them in. I suppose I can understand where they’re coming from, as I know I’ve spent hours upon hours playing in the block center with students. Not to mention the time spent atKeep Reading
How to Manage Free Choice Learning Centers in Preschool
Do you have a favorite method of managing learning centers in preschool? I’ve been involved in early childhood education for over ten years now. Over the years, my opinions on center management have changed a bit. Have you seen a transformation in your thoughts on this topic, too? When I taught kindergarten, I used bothKeep Reading
Center Time Management Tips for Early Childhood Educators
Are you ready to pull your hair out over managing your early childhood center time? Take your hands out of your hair and take a breath with me. Better? We’ve already touched on what centers are and why they’re important. Now, let’s take a look at different ways to organize and manage your preschool (orKeep Reading
What are Centers in Preschool and Why are They Important?
Setting up centers in preschool and kindergarten classrooms can be a pretty daunting task. Especially if it’s your first time doing so (although it’s no small feat for veteran teachers, either). I get quite a few questions about centers from awesome readers who are a little overwhelmed at the prospect of putting centers together inKeep Reading
How to Stock and Organize the Preschool Block Center
Every year, there’s a group of kiddos who love building and creating in the preschool block center. Some years, the entire class is completely enamored with the area, and I don’t blame them. There’s a reason blocks have been a traditionally loved children’s toy! Take a Tour of the Preschool Block Center Every year, IKeep Reading
Extending Block Play in the Building Center
This year, my preschool students were SO into block play! Every year I have children who adore playing in our building center, but this year’s kiddos went above and beyond. Every single child in this year’s class spent so much time planning, creating, building, and learning with block play. Are you following Fun-A-Day’s Building PinterestKeep Reading
Insects and Plants in the Preschool Science Center
My students have been learning about insects and plants recently. As usual, they’ve jumped right into it with tons of questions and observations! Our preschool science center has seen a lot of activity during this time . . . even more than usual. Grab done-for-you insect theme and flower theme lesson plans for preschool OurKeep Reading
