Designing Engaging Learning Centers (3 hours)

Designing Engaging Learning Centers

This course explores the fundamentals of learning centers, covering essential areas to incorporate into the classroom and effective strategies for organization and preparation. Learning centers play a vital role in early childhood education, as young children thrive through hands-on exploration and playful experimentation with their environment. By incorporating learning centers, educators provide crucial opportunities for children to engage in meaningful play, fostering cognitive, social, and emotional growth. Selecting the most suitable learning centers requires consideration of various factors, including spatial constraints, setup strategies, and material selection, to ensure optimal learning experiences tailored to your unique classroom needs. (3 hours)
Enrollment expires 1 year from date of purchase.
This online course is presented in English.

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Course curriculum

1. Pre-Assessment Survey
  FREE PREVIEW
1. The Magic of Learning Areas
  FREE PREVIEW
2. Developmentally Appropriate Learning Environments
  FREE PREVIEW
3. The Impact of Classroom Design on Behavior
4. The Vital Role of Play in Child Development
5. Chapter 1 Open-Ended Question
1. Defining Learning Centers
2. Common Learning Centers
3. The Value of Learning Centers
4. Keeping Learning Centers Organized
5. Chapter 2 Review Questions
6. Chapter 2 Open-Ended Question
1. Art Learning Center
2. Furniture for The Art Learning Center
3. Easy Clean-Up of the Art Center
4. Art Storage Solutions
5. Offer a Variety of Art Materials and Tools
6. Creative Ideas for the Art Learning Center
7. Chapter 3 Review Questions
8. Chapter 3 Open-Ended Question
1. Blocks Learning Center
2. Creating a Comfortable and Functional Block Center
3. Easy Clean-Up of the Block Center
4. Choosing the Right Blocks
5. Creative Ideas for the Block Learning Center
6. Chapter 4 Review Questions
1. Literacy Learning Center
2. Inviting and Organized Literacy Center
3. Building a Quality Book Collection
4. Include Engaging Materials
5. Creative Ideas for the Literacy Learning Center
6. Chapter 5 Open-Ended Question
1. Dramatic Play Learning Center
2. Dramatic Play Themes
3. Equipment for The Dramatic Play Learning Center
4. Creative Ideas for the Dramatic Play Center
5. Chapter 6 Open-Ended Question
1. Sensory Learning Center
2. Choosing the Right Sensory Table
3. Managing Mess in Sensory Learning Centers
4. Enhancing Learning Accessories
5. Creative Ideas for the Sensory Learning Center
6. Chapter 7 Open-Ended Question
1. Nature and Science Learning Center
2. Equipping The Nature and Science Learning Center
3. Essential Storage Solutions
4. Curating a Diverse and Engaging Center
5. Engaging Topics to Incorporate
6. Fostering Critical Thinking and a Love for Science
7. Creative Ideas for the Nature and Science Learning Center
8. Chapter 8 Open-Ended Question
1. Music and Movement Learning Center
2. Setting Up a Music and Movement Center
3. A Diverse and Accessible Collection
4. Essential Tools and Materials
5. Engaging Interactive Activities
6. Chapter 9 Open-Ended Question
1. Math and Manipulatives Learning Center
2. Furnishing The Center
3. Essential Materials
4. Creative Ideas for Math and Manipulatives
5. Chapter 10 Open-Ended Question
1. Technology Learning Center
2. Designing a Functional Technology Center
3. Creative Ideas for the Technology Learning Center
4. Chapter 11 Open-Ended Question
1. Fostering Independence in Learning Centers
2. Incorporating Diverse Materials
3. Supporting Social Interactions
4. Teaching Conflict Resolution
5. Chapter 12 Discussion
1. Conclusion
2. End of Course Reflection
3. Course Completion
4. End of Course Quiz
5. Course Feedback Form

About this course

$28.50
3 Clock Hours
All Approved States
Mixed-Age