- Selection of materials should be based on developmental practices of supporting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth of children.
- Select materials and equipment that are high quality you will save on replacement and repair costs.
- Selection of furniture and equipment should be based on the multiple uses of children on a daily basis.
- Materials should be open-ended and allow for a wide range of manipulative and creative uses by children.
- Cultural representation of the program's enrollment should be integrated throughout the classroom with appropriate materials and props.
- Creative and expressive materials that stimulate thinking, problem solving, and emergent literacy should be selected for all play areas in the classroom.
- Purchase the following for each child: cot/crib, chair, and cubby for personal belongings.
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