• How to Use This Book
  • Foreword by Kathy Collins
  • Chapter 1 - Why Choice Time and Play Are Important
  • Chapter 2 - The Classroom Speaks
  • Chapter 3 - A Classroom Where Centers Thrive
  • Chapter 4 - Block Center
  • Chapter 5 - Science Center
  • Chapter 6 - Reading Nook
  • Chapter 7 - Dramatic Play Center
  • Chapter 8 - Math Center
  • Chapter 9 - Art Center
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix A Planning Tools for Centers
  • Appendix B Observation and Reflection Form for Centers
  • Acknowledgements
  • Works Cited