| Description |
1 online resource (185 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction -- How to use this book -- Ways to use learning centers -- Chapter 1. Enhancing the focus on STEM. Supporting STEM in centers ; Providing time and materials ; Planning for classroom management ; Behavior management -- Chapter 2. Art center. Examples of STEM learning ; Examples in other areas ; Art center activities: no theme ; Art center activities using the theme of color -- Chapter 3. Block center. Examples of STEM learning ; Examples in other areas ; Block center activities: no theme ; Block center activities using the zoo theme -- Chapter 4. Dramatic play center. Examples of STEM learning ; Examples in other areas ; Dramatic play center activities: no theme ; Dramatic play center activities using the restaurant theme -- Chapter 5. Literacy center. Examples of STEM learning ; Examples in other areas ; Literacy center activities: no theme ; Literacy center activities using the theme of castles, fairies, and bears, Oh my! -- Chapter 6. Mathematics center. Examples of STEM learning ; Examples in other areas ; Mathematic center activities: no theme ; Mathematics center activities using the theme of learning about myself and my world -- Chapter 7. Music and movement center. Examples of STEM learning ; Examples in other areas ; Music and movement activities: no theme ; music and movement center activities using the theme of sounds all around us -- Chapter 8. Science center. Examples of STEM learning ; Examples in other areas ; Science center activities: no theme ; Science center activities using the theme of all about me: my body -- Chapter 9. Assessing and enhancing children's thinking and understanding in Learning centers. Assessing developmental and content areas ; The teacher's role in play during learning centers ; Next steps: How to Integrate additional topics |
| Summary |
Most early childhood teachers are using learning centers in the classroom, but do not approach them in ways that fully support a variety of learning opportunities. This book approaches learning centers through the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) lens, and shares how themes can be integrated into centers to promote creativity and highler-level thinking |
| Notes |
Print version record |
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Science -- Study and teaching (Preschool) -- Activity programs
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Education, Preschool -- Activity programs.
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Play.
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Play and Playthings
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play (recreation)
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Education, Preschool -- Activity programs
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Play
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Science -- Study and teaching (Preschool) -- Activity programs
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Drama
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Drama.
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Théâtre.
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Electronic book
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| Author |
Mitchell, Debby
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Albers-Biddle, Junie
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Jennings-Towle, Kelly
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Forestieri, Marnie
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| ISBN |
9780876594032 |
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0876594038 |
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