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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


We are: Using our fine motor skills Increasing our language

development Learning hand-eye coordination Putting thoughts into words Learning that print has meaning.


Writing

Science Area


We are: Learning new concepts Testing ideas Planning Observing Predicting Comparing Drawing conclusions Discovering how thing


Science Area

Dramatic Play


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


Dramatic Play

Water Table


We are: Enjoying sensory experiences Experimenting Discovering Refining our observational skills Measuring Weighing Enhancing our fine motor skills


Sand Table


We are: Enjoying sensory experiences Experimenting Discovering Refining our observational skills Measuring Weighing Enhancing our fine motor skills

We are: Developing fine motor skills


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


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


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


Puppets


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


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


Listening

ABC


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


ABC

Snack


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


Social Studies


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


Social Studies

Woodworking


We are: Developing manipulative skills Expressing creative ideas Enhancing hand-eye coordination Expanding our imaginations Understanding about tools Learning how things fit together Learning how to plan and organize


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