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Facts In Action
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Ideas
for Action:
Materials
for Learning and Play in the Family Child Care Home
In
this issue, "In the Classroom" focuses on ways to create
a welcoming learning environment in your family child care setting.
Here are some suggested materials you may want to have in your home
to facilitate different types of learning and play.
Suggested
Math Materials:
- Stacking
and nesting toys for arranging
- Beads,
dried beans, or marbles for counting
- Blocks
of different colors, sizes, or shapes for sorting, sequencing,
and matching
- Containers
of various sizes for use with water or sand
- Old
menus, telephones, or other things with numbers on them
Suggested
Science Materials:
- a
magnet
- a
magnifying glass
- an
outdoor thermometer
- a
balance scale
- sand
or similar substance
- toy
cars and ramps
- water
Suggested
Dramatic Play Materials:
- costume
jewelry, sheets, or cloth for children to create their own costumes
and props
- dress-up
clothing — such as old neck-ties, aprons, dresses, gloves,
and scarves
- props
for particular themes — such as a toy medical bag, construction
worker hat, dish towel, plates, and kitchen utensils
- stuffed
animals and dolls
- miniature
animals and people
Suggested
Real Tools:
- a
hammer and nails
- a
shovel
- a
rolling pin
- cookie
cutters
- plastic
knives
- a
broom and dustpan
- measuring
cups and spoons
Many
of these items you may already have in your house or can find at
the local toy store. In addition, your local Salvation Army, thrift
stores and yard sales can be good resources for materials. For more
information on the NAFCC Accreditation Process, visit www.nafcc.org.
Facts in Action, September/October 2003
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