Learning Centers
Set up Learning Centers based on this week’s themes for children to visit throughout the week. Introduce each center by demonstrating and modeling the activities. Invite children to explore the materials on their own and in small groups. Encourage them to interact with one another and collaborate in their play. Rotate from center to center and provide assistance as needed. As you talk to children about what they are doing, use the key vocabulary words in ways that help children understand their meaning and prompt children to use key vocabulary as they describe and explain what they are doing.
Each week contains a list of suggested Learning Centers, materials, suggested vocabulary, and skill focuses. For some of the Learning Centers, adaptations are suggested.