Interest centers are a great way to involve children in learning. Choose one of the following interest centers to discuss:
Indoor fitness center
Puppetry center
Provide the following information:
For your chosen interest center, discuss the special considerations you must make for this center in terms of the space you will need, where in the classroom it should be, and the learning materials you will use.
Explain how you can make this interest center developmentally appropriate for infants.
Explain how you can make this interest center developmentally appropriate for toddlers.
Discuss your role in this learning center. How will you model or introduce the center to children? How will you interact with children while they are engaged in the activities, and why?
Lastly, discuss how you will accommodate diverse learners, such as children with disabilities or English Language Learners.
Required Resources
Bullard, J. (2014). Creating environments for learning: Birth to age eight. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
Chapter 16: Special-Interest Centers
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