Why are learning centers beneficial to a young child’s learning process?
There are so many reasons that learning centers are a great activity for young children. First, it provides the opportunity for children to choose where they will play, helping them become independent and follow their specific interest. Next, it is active learning at it best as young children interact, talk, and collaborate. Learning Centers are designed for small groups so 3 to 4 children are working together. In the Center each child has more opportunity to impact the play and the events that take place in the area. During Center time the teacher can observe the children as they are using skills and are involved in meaningful activities. These reasons, and many others, make Learning Centers very important learning experiences for young children in early childhood classrooms. Q: You have written books about making learning environments work in the preschool classroom. How can preschool teachers determine the best learning environments for their classrooms? It is important to look at t
