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Organization, routine, and structure become the name of the game when teaching young students in a student-centered, hands-on learning format. From Velcro dots to Play-Doh and binder rings, student-centered learning experiences require careful preparation and organization! My students benefit from learning experiences that stray from traditional paper and pencil worksheets and allow students to explore concepts through hands-on matching, puzzles, and learning games. In order to deliver effective learning experiences in a multi-grade classroom, I often employ "Centers." That is, chunks of time in which students are divided into small groups based on their learning needs and given a learning material that is hands-on and thought-provoking. As you may imagine, preparing such learning material and keeping all parts for each "Centers" activity organized is essential. Additionally, students engage with such learning activities through the use of dry-erase markers, Play-doh, pencils, velcro, etc. During "Centers ", students are encouraged to choose a "workspace" that fits their need for comfort and that will help them achieve their best work. Flexible seating options such as rugs, lap desks, and floor cushions are offered to students. This year, I'd like to also introduce "color stools" into the rotation of flexible seating options for my students. Materials that will help me best prepare such learning materials and an environment that best meets their needs were chosen for this project!
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