Centers (On-Demand)

This course is included in the Every Child Ready Foundations Bundle.

Every Child Ready Centers is a central part of the Every Child Ready Instructional Model, comprising over half of the time children spend in classrooms. In this course, you will: 

1. Develop an understanding of why learning through play is valuable,
2. Learn how to set up a play-based Centers learning environment,
3. Explore the Every Child Ready Centers,
4. Understand the role teachers play in fostering children's learning through facilitating play,
5. Learn strategies for classroom management and routines during Centers, and
6. Share a plan for Centers management.

To enroll in a course, you must be logged into your AppleTree Canvas account using your campus email. If you forgot your password, click “Forgot Password?” on the login screen.

If you do not have an AppleTree Canvas account, click the blue Enroll button on the course page, then select Register New Account to create one. If you need further assistance, please contact Every Child Ready Support.

AppleTree Institute is an authorized provider with the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and several state-run Professional Development (PD) registries. Practitioners may earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and/or PD hours, which can often be applied toward teaching certification renewals and other professional accreditations upon successful completion of course requirements.