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for Family Child Care

For the Classroom

• Question of the Day Poster
  Post this Dry-Erase, laminated poster with space to write the question of the day and for children to document their answers near the classroom entry or large-group area.
• Venn Diagram Dry-Erase Poster
  Document children’s investigative comparisons on this dry-erase Venn diagram poster.
• Grid-Lined Laminated Poster
  Use this laminated, dry-erase grid poster indoors and outdoors for graphing and comparing. The large grid accommodates children’s writing, sticky notes, or study-related objects or collectibles!
• Web of Investigation Poster
  Invite families to participate in their child’s investigative learning by displaying photos, work samples, and study documentation with this reusable investigation poster.
• What Do We Know? Poster
  Post this dry-erase, laminated poster in the large-group area to capture and celebrate children’s prior learning about your study topic.
• What Do We Want to Know?
  Poster Document and continue to add on to children’s questions about the study topic with this dry-erase, laminated poster. Refer to what they know as you learn more about the topic!
• Interest Area Labels (1 set of 10)
  Colorful signs posted near each interest area help define the learning environment for children as they explore and play.
• Block Labels (49 shapes)
  These block labels define where each type of wooden block “lives” in the Block area. Having a designated spot for each block helps children maintain the materials independently!
• Extend Learning Prompts (1 set of 15)
  Intended to offer adults ideas for extending learning through engaging discussions, a few of these 15 open-ended conversation starters placed around the classroom will create a language-rich learning environment.
• Positive Message Strips (1 set of 6)
  What message does the learning environment communicate? Use these Positive Message signs as helpful reminders to reflect on the power of interactions and the messages the learning environment conveys.
• SEL Al’s Pal™ Crossover Posters (2)
  Attractive and engaging posters featuring Al’s Pals™ offers social–emotional learning opportunities to encourage discussions about feelings and building a classroom community.

For Children to Investigate

• • Clipboards (20)
  • Magnifying Glasses (10)
  • Tabletop Tripod Magnifier (1)
  • Expandable Sorting Hoops (3)
  • Measuring Tape (10)
  • Balance Scale (1)
  • Tweezers (10)
  • Eyedroppers (10)
  • Stopwatch (1)
  • Flashlights (4)

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For Children to Play

• Shatterproof Mirrors (4)
• Magnetic Letters (wood) (1 set)
• Measuring Cups (1)
• Unifix Cubes (1 set of 100)
• Tangrams (4)
• Geoboard (wood) (4)
• Expression/Emotion Cards (1 set)
• Plastic Cones (6)
• Texture Paint Rollers (4)
• Artist Paint Pallet (4)
• Microphone Replica(1)
• Book Easels (4)
• Expandable Balls (2)

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• All Purpose Ramps Set
  Constructed of heavy duty plastic these 22” ramps can be used with virtually any wet or dry material. Use indoors and outdoors.
• Antics Blocks
  Made exclusively for Kodo this set of 16 blocks feature marching ants on all sides for children to arrange as they wish.
• Building Sticks
  Use for tabletop or block play, this set of 18 building sticks includes 6 each of cherry, maple and walnut. Each is handcrafted and finished with beeswax.
• Count & Thread Stones
  Appealing threading pieces are made to look like big buttons, each within a family of 5 stones featuring holes for threading. Children can sort and string them by color, shape, or number of holes. Includes 3 laces.
• Harlekino 
  Color variations and changing shapes are created when cards are placed on top of one another. Includes 60 clear plastic placement cards in red, yellow, and blue.
• What Do We Want to Know?
  Poster Document and continue to add on to children’s questions about the study topic with this dry-erase, laminated poster. Refer to what they know as you learn more about the topic!
• Makedo Scrudrivers & Srus
  A pack of 160 reusable Makedo Scrus and 4 Makedo Scru drivers for children to turn ordinary cardboard into structures and play props.
• Marble Maze Ramps 
  Set of sixteen wooden Marble Maze pieces for children to arrange in descending order. Includes 30 marbles in assorted colors.
• Rainbow Pegboard 
  Stunning solid birch pegboard slots into feet which allow it to be free standing on a tabletop, floor, or shelf. Includes 120 transparent acrylic color pegs in a cloth storage bag.
• See Inside Pipe Set of 2
  Two 1 ft. See Inside Pipes can be used on their own or compliment ramp and block play. Sturdy pieces are also for use with water and natural materials. Can also be used with existing 2″ plumbing fittings.
• Small Funnel Stand 
  Elevate sensory play with this unique tool. Includes 2 plastic funnels and one scoop. Use with wet and dry materials indoors and out.
• Stackable Pans Set of 3
  Use for cooking, sensory, art, and discovery experiences. Includes three 6” stackable aluminum pans. Great with wet and dry materials indoors and out.
• Treasure Tubes
  Set of eight cylindrical, transparent acrylic tubes have removable covers. They hold small objects to observe, display, or rattle. Tubes can be stacked.
• Tunnels Set of 2
  Heavy duty plastic tunnels for use with ramps, blocks, and in the sensory bin. Set of two measure 10” x 4” long. Use indoors and out.
• Water Canvas 
  Water canvas can be cut to fit individual trays or sized for your easel. Children apply water with fingers or brushes and bold lines appear. Marks evaporate within minutes. For use with water only.
• Wheels Pack
  Thirty wooden wheels in 3 sizes include a canvas storage bag. Use for small construction, counting, ordering, sorting, and force and motion experiences.
• Wood Balls
  Ten 1.75” wood balls to use with ramps, tunnels, and pipes. Combine with your existing classroom collection for comparison and testing.

Downloadable Teacher Resources
Alignments to The Creative Curriculum® for Preschool Interest Areas, Studies, and objectives for development and learning

Free Professional Development
A 30-minute virtual training course on implementing the open-ended materials in this kit.

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – This contains small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

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