2. Learning Centers By: Amanda Holland

3. 3 Learning Centers Art Blocks Library

4. Art Center Sample Materials ◦ Chalk ◦ Construction Paper ◦ Collage Materials ◦ Crayons ◦ Drawing Paper ◦ Glue ◦ Markers ◦ Paint/Watercolors ◦ Play Dough/Clay ◦ Pencils ◦ Rulers ◦ Stencils ◦ Scissors

5. Things We Learn In Art Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmark ◦ Cognitive/Intellectual Learning  Demonstrates an interest in using writing for a purpose  Recognizes patterns and can repeat them  Shows understanding of different relationships of objects in space ◦ Social/Emotional Development  Demonstrates ability to play independently  Demonstrates ability to make choices  Uses planning in approaching a task or activity

6. Things We Learn In Art Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmarks ◦ Creative/Aesthetic Learning  Shows creativity and imagination in play with materials and props  Creates drawings and paintings that gradually become more detailed and realistic  Preplans art project and then works with care ◦ Physical Development  Uses writing and drawing tools with control and intention  Coordinates eye and hand movements to complete tasks

7. Blocks Center Sample Materials ◦ Wooden Blocks ◦ Vehicles ◦ People ◦ Animals ◦ Road Signs

8. Things We Learn In Blocks Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmarks ◦ Cognitive/Intellectual Learning  Demonstrates an interest in using writing for a purpose  Shows understanding of awareness of objects in space  Shows awareness of the roles people play in society ◦ Language  Uses words to communicate ideas and feelings  Uses language to problem solve

9. Things We Learn In Blocks Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmarks ◦ Social/Emotional Development  Demonstrates ability to make choices  Works cooperatively with others on completing a task  Uses compromise and discussion to resolve conflicts ◦ Creative/Aesthetic Learning  Shows creativity and imagination in play with materials and props ◦ Physical Development  Shows balance and coordination

10. Library Sample Materials ◦ 25 Picture Books ◦ Diversity Books ◦ Fiction Books ◦ Non-Fiction Books

11. Things We Learn In Library Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmarks ◦ Cognitive/Intellectual Learning  Demonstrates phonological awareness  Shows enjoyment of books and stories and discussion of them  Identifies some letters and make some letter-sound matches ◦ Language  Expands vocabulary  Recognizes and identifies by name most common objects and pictures  Engages in two-way conversation with children and adults  Uses words to describe the characteristics of objects

12. Things We Learn in Library Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmarks Social/Emotional Development ◦ Demonstrates ability to play independently ◦ Shows curiosity and desire to learn ◦ Shares; respects the rights of others

13. References Arkansas Early Childhood Benchmarks ◦ http://www.arkansas.gov/childcare/programsu pport/pdf/aeceframwork.pdf http://www.arkansas.gov/childcare/programsu pport/pdf/aeceframwork.pdf ASU Childhood Services ◦ http://www2.astate.edu/a/chs/ http://www2.astate.edu/a/chs/