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Thrifty Teacher's Guide to Creative Learning Centers - Paperback

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Category: Administration & Program Development

It's a common dilemma in early childhood classrooms: How to provide new, interesting experiences on a shoestring budget. This book offers low-cost ideas for gathering and creating rich explorations in learning centers by vividly describing the unique ways teachers can use found and recyclable materials to encourage cognitive development and creative exploration in young children. In addition to photographic examples, the book offers tips on how to source, select, and integrate materials into a center; how to get children started on using the materials; and how to scaffold learning with open-ended questions. Paperback. 224 pages.

Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Madison ★★★★★

The budget-friendly suggestions actually work with stuff I already have in my classroom, and the setup instructions are clear enough that I can prep a new center in under an hour. My kids especially love the sensory bin ideas, and I've already rotated through three of them this month without spendin

Leo ★★★★★

I’ve already used three center ideas from the chapter on repurposing household items, and my kids are more engaged than with some of the paid kits we had. The suggested supply lists are realistic too—most things I found in my own garage or a dollar bin. Glad I grabbed this as a paperback to scribble

Alexander ★★★★★

The section on sourcing materials for free from local businesses alone is worth the price. I've already set up two new centers using the ideas and the kids are more engaged than with anything I bought.

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