I do not have a management system in my Pre-K classroom. The only rule is that they clean up one area before moving on to another. I do, however, stay close by any super popular centers so that I can narrate what's going on or help with problem solving if needed. Occasionally there are problems, but I welcome this because it allows the children to practice their problem solving skills.
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Jennifer Monson
Denver Public Schools
Denver CO
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Original Message:
Sent: 11-25-2018 12:45 PM
From: Margaret Sweeney
Subject: Learning Center Management
We were reaccredited last year, and I saw no new standards on doing away with small numbers in centers or insisting that learning centers be called discovery centers though we hope discoveries are made. Some management system to limit numbers in centers seems essential so that children can engage, communicate and collaborate with each other. That is easier for four year olds to manage than for threes. I've seen threes who are oblivious to systems or are so worried about them they cannot play. I can't imagine a pre-k early childhood classroom that did not have some kind of numbers management system.
Peggy Sweeney
Poe Co
Houston Tx
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Peggy Sweeney
Poe Co
Houston Tx
Original Message:
Sent: 11-19-2018 03:18 PM
From: Karen Bain
Subject: Learning Center Management
I work as a Texas Rising Star Mentor and was recently visiting one of the NAEYC centers. I suggested incorporating a center management system in the classroom (visuals that let children know how many can be in each center). The Director of the center said that NAEYC does not recommend this type of system and is moving away from the traditional Learning Center and to creating Discovery Areas. Is this a new NAEYC standard and if so, where can I find more information about this? I am always interested in learning new things!
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Karen Bain
ChildCareGroup
Dallas TX
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