Centers have always seemed to be a staple in most elementary classrooms, especially early childhood grades. Many teachers use them for free time, while others use them for educational reasons. I feel as though it should be a mixture of both. In my classroom, I have around five centers total. There is one reading center; in this center, students are able to choose books from a book shelf and read while sitting in beanbags on the floor. The second center I have is the art center. At this center, students are able to do arts and crafts, such as color, paint, glue, or even play with play-dough! The third station I have in my classroom is the computer center; the computer center is where students are allowed to play monitored games and visit educational websites. The fourth center that I have in my classroom is my dress-up center; this seems to be a favorite! This center has costumes such as ballerina outfits, firefighter outfits, and lots more! This center is strictly for fun. All of these centers bring something different to the table; some help further the childrens' education, while other simply help kids use their motor skills. I feel as though students need a little fun in their daily routine, and I believe that centers is a perfect idea to accomplish this!
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