Center time management is so important for our little learners and the classroom. No matter what system you use, it's important for students to know the expectations for the classroom centers. Our center time is an hour each day which is a huge block of time for students to play and learn!

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Center management tips for your preschool, pre-k, Head Start, transitional kindergarten or kindergarten classroom. Includes classroom pictures.

Editable center signs with objectives for your preschool or pre-k classroom. Center signs include math, science, play dough, ABC and more.

Let's chat about the hardest thing in the classroom. Classroom management. Implementing a behavior management system that has a day-to-day structure and addresses challenging student behaviors is imperative for success. Creating a caring classroom environment with visual supports, classroom routines, intentionally teaching social skills, and effective planning are critical to effective classroom management. Then the learning can occur.

Setting up and managing center time takes making some decisions on how things will be run. Free choice play centers? A center rotation system? Which one is best? Take a look at the pros and cons of each to help you better make an informed decision.

I have observed that many teacher have good intentions and want to allow children to have a choice about where they want to play and when. Unfortunately, if it isn't managed well, free choice time can turn into chaos and the anxiety in the room goes through the roof. I get the opportunity to visit many classrooms when I am coaching. I always keep my camera handy so I can snap shots of brilliance in action! Recently, I found two new ideas for managing Center Time that I would love to share…

Explore how to create classroom learning centers and spaces in your classroom and find resources to support students learning through play in preschool, pre-K, TK, and kindergarten classrooms on the topics of Download a FREE Curriculum Map to get you started!

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This free webinar will teach you how to increase learning and save time with independent Pre-K and Kindergarten Centers. If you haven't tried free-flowing centers before, they will change your teacher life!