Emergent literacy will flourish in a writing center. Children will develop a positive attitude about writing with a variety of blank books and tools. Remember, scribbles are how the writing process begins, so whatever the children do should be celebrated.
Materials
Table and chairs
Pens, pencils, crayons, markers
Variety of paper (colored, notepads, different shapes and sizes)
Envelopes
Blank books
Sticky notes
Junk mail
Book order forms, magazine inserts, tax forms (available at library)
Chalkboard and chalk
Dry erase board and markers
Magic slate
Stamps and ink pad
Scissors, tape, stapler
Picture file
Picture dictionary
Class list
Magnetic letters
Clipboard
Used greeting cards
JUST FOR FUN!
Clipboard
Children will definitely enjoy writing and collecting data with a clip board.
Directions: Each child will need a 9” x 12” piece of corrugated cardboard. Attach a butterfly clip, insert paper, and let the writing begin!
Use the clip boards for:
Observations
(weather, nature walk, clouds, etc.)
Surveys
(favorite food, ice cream, animal, sports team, etc.)
Write the room
(2 syllable words, seasonal words, nouns, shapes, letters, etc.)
Read the room
(check off words they find, shapes, letters)
Note taking
(write or draw pictures as they listen to a book or watch a video)
Interviews
(parents, grandparents, friends)
What I learned
(record what they learn as you do a unit of study)
TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Computers are a common part of our everyday lives. Children can use computers to read, write, illustrate, take tests, practice math facts, watch science videos, etc. The opportunities for learning are endless!
Materials
Computers
Paper, pencils
Use the clip boards for:
(weather, nature walk, clouds, etc.)
Surveys
(favorite food, ice cream, animal, sports team, etc.)
Write the room
(2 syllable words, seasonal words, nouns, shapes, letters, etc.)
Read the room
(check off words they find, shapes, letters)
Note taking
(write or draw pictures as they listen to a book or watch a video)
Interviews
(parents, grandparents, friends)
What I learned
(record what they learn as you do a unit of study)
TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Computers are a common part of our everyday lives. Children can use computers to read, write, illustrate, take tests, practice math facts, watch science videos, etc. The opportunities for learning are endless!
Materials
Computers
Paper, pencils
