Types of Centers that can be found in a classroom:
Classroom Library
Listening Area
Writing Center
Research Center
Word Work Center
Poetry Center
Unit Theme Connection
Drama
Overhead
Big Books
Game Station
Computer
Buddy Reading
Pocket Chart
Handwriting

 

Reasons We Use Literacy Centers
1. Helps to reinforce strategies that have been taught in whole group and small group instruction
2. Gives students a chance to apply learning independently
3. Provides a meaningful learning opportunity while the teacher pulls a guided reading group
4. Promotes multi-intelligencies in learning
5. Engages the learner through hands on application
Some Great Links for Center Ideas!
Literacy Bags- Upper Grades