Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 2019
Abstract
This literature review discusses the necessity of learning centers in the kindergarten curriculum. The review first looks at pioneers in the field of education and how they feel children learn best. Learning centers is defined and tells why it should be in the kindergarten classroom and the benefits it offers. The review will discuss the legislation of why some people feel that play-based learning should be taken away from the school system and schools should only focus on academics. Today with high stakes testing and meeting state standards there is no time for learning centers. There are many challenges that teachers face when trying to implement learning centers and the role they have. Play-based learning is an important part of a kindergartners school day and being able to attend learning centers is the best way for young children to learn.