Equipping the Program Module 5

Shimeka Dade March 20, 2023 Module 5: Due March 20, 2023 What criteria will you use to select the materials, equipment and furnishings? 1. Design 2. Child Involvement 3. Versatility 4. Cooperative Play 5. Materials 6. Functionality 7. Safety 8. Generosity 9. Price List each classroom and area in your center. Younger infants (6 weeks - 6 months) Materials Manipulatives: Diapering Materials: High-contrast pictures No tear or board books 1 Heavy duty diapering table Soft rattles Puppets 1 Waterproof and washable table pad Mirrors stuffed animals 1 Wall storage unit for diapering supplies

Assorted book soft dolls Equipment and Furnishings The Cozy/Book Area Eating Area Materials: Food Service: Sleeping Area: twin size mattress Glider rockers Thermometer 1 Cribs Pillows 1 or 2 Bottle warmer 1 Bibs 2 per infant Crib sheets Boppies 1 Heavy duty trash can w/ lid and foot operated opener Bottle warmer Evacuation cribs infants Cribs basket Highchairs Bottles Play mats Bibs 2 per infant

Equipment and Furnishings The Cozy/Book Area Eating Area Materials: Food Service: Sleeping Area: twin size mattress Glider rockers Thermometer 1 Cribs Pillows 1 or 2 Bottle warmer 1 Bibs 2 per infant Crib sheets Boppies Low chairs 1 per child Bottle warmer Evacuation cribs infants basket Low tables 1 or 2 Bottles Cots Play mats Small cups 2 per infant Plates 2 per infant Bowls 2 per infant Baby forks and spoons 2 per infant Serving utensils 2 sets Serving plates 4 Serving bowls

3-year-old Materials Manipulatives: Building Center Materials: Reading Center Dramatic Play Center Art and Crafts Center Sensory Center Science Center Math Center) Alphabet poster Lacing cards and beads Thistle blocks Board Books clothing (hats, scarves, shoes, dresses, etc.) Pom poms Dry rice, beans, and/or pasta. Magnifying Glasses Number poster Buttons Cubes Picture Books fabric (different colors and patterns) Non-toxic paints Unpopped popcorn. Discovery Bottles Colors poster Links Magna-Tiles Folklore Books masks and capes. Pencil Sand Magnet Wands Shapes poster Magnets Wooden blocks Fairy Tale Books boxes, purses, and luggage Pastels crayons Cotton balls. Science Books Number line 0- 20 Pegboards Pipe tubes Interactive Books writing materials Paint brushes Shredded paper Something Living Weather chart Erasers Pop tubes Rhyming Books items for specific prop box themes Paint rollers Raffia/crinkle grass Something Growing Happy birthday chart Coins Linking discs Poetry Books miscellaneous items such as a camera, Paint sponges Corn Meal.

4-year-old Materials Manipulatives: Building Center Materials: Reading Center Dramatic Play Center Art and Crafts Center Sensory Center Science Center Math Center) Alphabet poster Lacing cards and beads Thistle blocks Board Books clothing (hats, scarves, shoes, dresses, etc.) Pom poms Dry rice, beans, and/or pasta. Magnifying Glasses Number poster Buttons Cubes Picture Books fabric (different colors and patterns) Non-toxic paints Unpopped popcorn. Discovery Bottles Colors poster Links Magna-Tiles Folklore Books masks and capes. Pencil Sand Magnet Wands Shapes poster Magnets Wooden blocks Fairy Tale Books boxes, purses, and luggage Pastels crayons Cotton balls. Science Books Number line 0- 20 Pegboards Pipe tubes Interactive Books writing materials Paint brushes Shredded paper Something Living Weather chart Erasers Pop tubes Rhyming Books items for specific prop box themes Paint rollers Raffia/crinkle grass Something Growing Happy birthday chart Coins Linking discs Poetry Books miscellaneous items such as a camera, sunglasses, wand Paint sponges Corn Meal.

Equipment and Furnishings Circle time rug Couch Art/snack tables Art/snack table chairs Library book display Floor pillows Beanbag Sensory table Soft rugs Drying rack Light table Cabinets or low bookshelves Audio/visual center Kitchen Doll crib Dollhouse Computer table Cubbies Loft Easel Sand/water table