Education resources can be expensive! But rest easy we are here to help you find some that can help you without spending money on ones that might be duds! From government sources to published books and even online sources we have parsed out some of what we think are the best.
Books
- STEM Play: Integrating Inquiry into Learning Centers By Deirdre Englehart EdD ( Purchasable through Amazon for $32.48 CA)
- Thrifty Teacher’s Guide to Creative Learning Centers By Shelley Nicholson PhD & Jessica Martinez ( Available on Amazon for $35.13 CA)
- The Growing Classroom By Life Lab ( Available for purchase from Gardener’s Supply Company for $39.95 USD)*
*This book is designed for grades 2-6 however many of the activities and recommendations are adaptable for younger grades
Websites
- https://mrswillskindergarten.com/10-simple-stations-will-last-year/
- https://mrswillskindergarten.com/category/curriculum/stationscenters/
- https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Type-of-Resource/Literacy-Center-Ideas/Grade-Level/Kindergarten/Price-Range/Free
- Teachers Pay Teachers
- https://littlemindsatwork.org/basic-kindergarten-centers/
Documents
- Manitoba Education and Advanced Learning. (2015). Learning through play. https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/childhood/time_for_joy/chapter6.pdf
- TCDSB Kindergarten.(2006). Everything a new Kindergarten Teacher Needs to Know About…. Learning-Based Play Centres. https://www.tcdsb.org/ProgramsServices/SchoolProgramsK12/Documents/New%20K%20Teacher%20Learning-Based%20Play%20Centres.pdf
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