Benefits of Free Choice Play
 
Episode Summary
Are you a free-choice centers classroom or do you run assigned centers?
If you are running assigned centers in your classroom you might be wondering what the big appeal is to allow free choice.  After all, free choice can get more chaotic and loud. Not to mention that all children may not visit all centers, so how can you be sure they are learning? Plus, how will you separate the kids that you don't want together unless you assign centers?
I am a big believer in free-choice play centers and have 4 BIG benefits to share with you about why free choice centers are right for our young learners.
If you are on the fence about free-choice centers or looking for a change - this is for you!
 
Topics Discussed:
 

Engagement


The Whole Child


Peer Interactions


More Learning

 
 
Resources Mentioned:
 

5 Strategies to Keep Your Preschoolers Engaged With Centers (To Eliminate Behavior Headaches & Keep Things Fresh) - Free Teacher Training - December 28 @ 10 am (cst) - Register Here: https://www.lovelycommotion.com/plc-webinar-registration

 
Related Episodes or Blog Posts:
 

Episode 7: Leveling Up Your Centers with Tray Tasking - ​​https://www.lovelycommotion.com/podcasts/lovely-preschool-teachers-podcast/episodes/2147815692
5 Benefits of Free Choice Play (lovelycommotion.com)

 
 
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More About the Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast: 
Are you a busy preschool teacher who loves gaining new ideas, perspectives and inspiration for your classroom? The Lovely Preschool Teachers Podcast is here to help you up your confidence in educating early learners in a quick, actionable way!
As an early educator who is still in the classroom, Ashley Rives will share the ins and outs of how she runs her classroom in a play-based, child-centered way. Each week, expect a new episode focused on actionable strategies to level up your abilities and confidence as a preschool teacher.
Ashley Rives is an early educator with over 17 years of experience and a strong passion to help teachers implement child-centered learning in preschool classrooms all over the world. You can follow her on Instagram @lovelycommotion or learn more at the Lovely Commotion Preschool Resources website: www.lovelycommotion.com.