The following list consists of basic materials in an early childhood classroom for 3- to 5-year-olds
play dough (art)
water table (discovery)
dolls (dramatic play)
unit blocks (manipulatives)
books (language)
balls (outdoors)
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Suggest adaptations for an infant-toddler center and a program for school-age children.
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER:
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INFANT–TODDLER
play dough:
by itself
water table:
dolls to wash
dolls:
variety of dolls that are anatomically correct and of several cultures and demonstrated abilities; not expected to redress them
unit blocks:
cardboard blocks
books:
cardboard books
balls:
red rubber balls only
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PRESCHOOL
play dough:
rollers, cutting sticks
water table:
cups, plates, sponges
dolls:
variety of dolls that are anatomically correct and of several cultures and demonstrated abilities; clothes to dress them
unit blocks:
several sizes and shapes
books:
many picture books
balls:
red rubber balls, Whiffle balls, and wide bats
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SCHOOL-AGE
play dough:
make it, form into beads to bake
water table:
add colored water, ice block
dolls:
variety of dolls that are anatomically correct and of several cultures and demonstrated abilities; help them make some clothes for the dolls
unit blocks:
add variety and a set of smaller ones, too
books:
add readers and chapter books
balls:
add basketball, soccer ball
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