Centers Centers are important because o Teaches students to be
independent. o Allow students to make decisions on their own o
Allow the students to practice their fine motor skills
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Centers Continued Kindergarten classrooms usually contain some
of the following learning centers: ArtHistoryScience ComputersPlay
DoughMath LiteracyBlocksHousekeeping MusicSand/WaterBook
Center
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Book Centers Book centers usually include different types of
books. o Different Themes o Hard and Paperback books o Diversity
Most of the time, in the center is also confortable furniture for
the student to be able to relax and have personal time.
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Carpet Time Carpet time is a time for students to get away from
the desks for some time, but still learn. During carpet time some
activities that can be done are: o Go over the letter/number of the
week o Calendar o Read a story o Nursery rhymes
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Word Wall A word wall is a list of sight words that are used
throughout Kindergarten reading. o Help the prepare the students
for first grade The words can be added to the wall according to the
pace of the teacher
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Word Wall Examples Word walls can be done different ways o They
can be done using a magnetic whiteboard o They can even be posted
on the wall with sticky tack
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Behavior Charts Sometimes used in classrooms o Monitor their
own behavior o Students need a visual to see how they are doing Ex:
Three color cards: Green, Yellow, Red
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Color Behavior Charts Handy because students know at yellow
they have an opportunity to change their behavior Red they will
have punishment
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Classroom Organization Important part on both the students and
teacher. Some things to help would be: o Cubbies for students o
Bookshelves o Community Supply Bins Organizes supplies the students
share daily o Labels on everything in classroom Label with
pictures/words so students can help keep things organized
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Cubby Space Cubbies are individual places for the students to
be able to place their items such as: o Backpacks o Lunch box o
Extra clothes o Show and tell items