Early Childhood Materials and Equipment

This book is a unique authoritative resource designed to assist parents, teachers, & therapists with the entire process of setting up an early childhood living/learning environment. The text covers information about room arrangement, storage options, sequential skill acquisition, & guidelines for the selection, development, & application of the age appropriate learning materials. The book includes 320 full color photographs of developmental equipment & a detailed resource guide on the uses of each pictured item as well as information regarding the prerequisite skills necessary to be successful with the materials. Photos within each section have been ordered to depict a continuum of increasingly more difficult tasks. Each photo description in the resource guide is written in a self-contained manner but may be cross-referenced to identify additional uses or other similar materials. This book also provides examples of ways that non-new materials can be used to create a variety of delightful skill building activities. Anyone who is genuinely interested in developing & organizing effective learning materials for young or special needs children will find this to be an indispensable handbook.