Kindergarten may be a child's first school experience. Teachers try to build knowledge by using hands-on experiences to excite and motivate students to learn. My students love learning and using centers not only gives them the choice of activities but they provide a connection between play and learning.
We will use these folders, LEGO sets, magnetic letters, and storage trays to create various learning centers.
Centers are great learning spaces where students actively engage, explore, and develop essential skills.
Center activities play a crucial role in kindergarten classrooms. Centers empower students to make choices and take ownership of their learning. They learn to manage their time, follow instructions, and work independently. Center activities reinforce concepts that were taught and provide a way to tailor activities to meet diverse student needs.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
EOOUT 10pcs Expanding File Folders, Folders for Documents, A4 Letter Size Plastic Accordion Document Organizer with Snap Button, 160 Stickers in 16 Colors, for School and Office Supplies
• Amazon Business
$21.99
5
$109.95
Storex Letter Size Flat Storage Tray – Organizer Bin with Non-Snap Lid for Classroom, Office and Home, Assorted Colors, Pack of 5 (62534U05C)
• Amazon Business
$27.38
2
$54.76
Lakeshore Classroom Magnetic Letters Kit
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$49.99
1
$49.99
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Toy Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls
• Amazon Business
$33.12
1
$33.12
Lakeshore Magnetic Letters - Lowercase
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$10.99
2
$21.98
Lakeshore Magnetic Letters - Uppercase
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$10.99
2
$21.98
EOOUT 24pcs Plastic Envelopes Poly Zip Envelopes Files Zipper Folders, A4 Size, Letter Size, 10 Colors, for School Office Travel Storage Supplies
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Materials cost
$303.77
Vendor shipping charges
$4.70
Sales tax
$20.96
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.56
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$363.99
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$64.23
Total project goal
$428.22
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$428.22
1 Donor
-$298.67
Donations toward project cost
-$280.12
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$18.55
match offer
-$98.67
Match offer toward project cost
-$83.87
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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