For children, centers are an invitation to independent, self-directed learning. They are able to move around the room and make their own decisions. They are involved in practicing mathematical skills and strategies in an authentic manner. They are able to work at their independent learning level without the direct assistance of a teacher or aide. This learning environment allows the children to explore, respond, construct, practice, count, classify, sort, observe, predict, connect, record, extend and apply skills in a meaningful and exciting manner.
They are designed for practice and reinforcement, thus creating an instructional block in which the teacher will have uninterrupted time on task with small learning groups. Centers are meaningful, empowering, authentic and they work!
Can't wait to try it! Thank you!!
February 5, 2012
Great unit! Thanks!
February 5, 2012
What a treasure. I am staying up late working on centers as I typel
August 20, 2011
Great math resource! So much that can be implemented!
October 9, 2010
Wow! You put so much work into this! It really makes life easy for teachers! So much material and so little time! I am so excited to use it! Thank-you! Thank-you!
December 10, 2009
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ABC Schoolhouse is the creation of Stefani Sadler and Tracy Jarboe,M.Ed. We are primary teachers with over 30 years combined experience. We both enjoy writing, illustrating, and presenting creative and innovative curriculum for young children. We know how difficult finding valuable and appropriate activities can be. Our mission is to provide the best curriculum we can to be used with children. All of our materials are child-centered and classroom tested. We understand the value of your time and know that you will find our materials to be easy to use and ready to implement. Above all else, we strive to make learning fun and meaningful. We hope you enjoy our materials and website. We invite you to return as often as you like. We will be posting new ideas and offering free giveaways on a regular basis. If you would like to participate in one of our workshops, just click on the upcoming events icon to view a listing of current presentations. We are available for district/school presentations as well. Thank you for visiting! Sincerely, Tracy & Stefani
