The Complete Learning Center Book, Revised

Rebecca Isbell

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Wake up your classroom with these unique learning centers and new ideas for energizing traditional learning centers. Completely revised, each learning center now includes assessment tools and updated literacy components. In...

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SKU: 13365
Barcode: 978-0-87659-064-5
Page Count: 455
Publisher: Gryphon House
Publication Date: 2008
Categories: Lesson Planning and Activities
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Wake up your classroom with these unique learning centers and new ideas for energizing traditional learning centers. Completely revised, each learning center now includes assessment tools and updated literacy components. In addition, you will find 9 completely new learning centers:

  • Adventure Center
  • Box Center
  • Car Wash Center
  • Dance Studio Center
  • Laughing Center
  • Outdoor Drama Center
  • Project Center
  • Sign Shop Center
  • Small Motor Center

Each of the 40 learning center plans is complete with:

  • Learning objectives
  • A detailed illustration of the learning center
  • Center activities
  • Literacy connections
  • A web of integrated learning, diagramming the curriculum areas taught
  • Teacher-collected props
  • Vocabulary related to the center
  • Assessment tools
  • A letter to family members

This new edition features a CD-ROM that includes letters to family members, graphics and icons for each center, and observation and assessment tools. Everything you need to introduce 40 unique and traditional learning centers to the children in your classroom is right here!

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Highly recommended for creating dynamic, purposeful learning spaces!

I recently got The Complete Learning Center Book (Revised Edition), and it has been such a helpful resource! The book is packed with practical ideas for setting up and organizing learning centers in early childhood classrooms.

What I really appreciate is how clear and easy-to-follow the guidance is. Each section breaks down the purpose of the center, what materials you need, and ways to adapt activities for different ages or skill levels. It’s especially useful for teachers who are either new to the classroom or looking for fresh ways to keep their learning centers exciting and meaningful.

The updated version includes more modern, developmentally appropriate activities and ideas for integrating STEM and literacy throughout the centers. I also love that it focuses not just on activities but also on how to foster independence and exploration in young learners.

Overall, this book is an excellent investment for educators, childcare providers, or anyone working in early childhood education. It’s practical, inspiring, and a fantastic go-to reference when planning a vibrant and engaging classroom environment.