Your Collection Checklist
In order for you to implement ALL of the activities in this Curriculum Guide, we have listed items you will need to gather.
In many cases, options are given so you can choose those that you prefer and have available. Be creative when having to
substitute or ask the children what ideas they might have. You know your children best and which materials they are ready
to use. Please use good judgment in selecting materials for your group and always supervise closely to be sure materials
are used safely.
Basic supplies to have on hand on a weekly basis: crayons, markers, pencils, tape, stapler, paint/brushes,
water, glue, scissors, CD or other music player, paper, construction paper, paper punch, and magazines.
Thursday, September 1
Friday, September 2
DAILY BASICS: chenille stems
DISCUSS/DO: box, index cards
ART: colored chalk OR crayons, masking tape
MUSIC/MOVEMENT: sidewalk chalk
SOCIAL STUDIES: small box
Tuesday, September 6
Wednesday, September 7
DISCUSS/DO: picture book, music, scented lotion, new
food, soft/rough fabric
MUSIC/MOVEMENT: painter’s tape OR sidewalk chalk
MATH: clear contact paper
DRAMATIC PLAY: school supplies, photo album
DISCUSS/DO: card
MUSIC/MOVEMENT: beach balls
MATH: buttons OR small manipulatives
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL: books, snacks
Thursday, September 8
Friday September 9
DAILY BASICS: red stickers
DISCUSS/DO: paper plates, bananas, graham crackers
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL: yarn
LITERACY: The Rainbow Fish books, prismatic paper
MUSIC/MOVEMENT: balls
ART: craft sticks, various craft supplies
SCIENCE: fabric scraps, file folders, index cards
MATH: photographs of children, clear contact paper,
zippered bags
LANGUAGE: What Is a Grandparent patterns
Monday, September 12
Tuesday, September 13
DAILY BASICS: yarn
DISCUSS/DO: camera
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL: photos of children
DRAMATIC PLAY: party supplies, music
LANGUAGE: small boxes
DAILY BASICS: assortment of beans
DISCUSS/DO: health-related dramatic play items
LITERACY: pillows/beanbags, lighting, assortment of
theme-related books
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: flour, soap, paper towels,
stool
MATH: buttons OR small manipulatives
Wednesday, September 14
Thursday, September 15
DAILY BASICS: red wagon OR red cardboard box
DISCUSS/DO: cooperative games
MUSIC/MOVEMENT: wide boards, low blocks
ART: freezer/bulletin board paper, various art supplies
MATH: puzzles, math games
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: dry snack foods, large
bowl, spoon, bowls OR plates, glasses, milk
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL: lotion, textured items, soft music,
blankets/pillows/beanbags
DAILY BASICS: white board, dry erase marker
MUSIC/MOVEMENT: obstacle course items
MATH: paper clips
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: photographs of children,
clear contact paper OR clear tape, blocks
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FunShine Express
Friday, September 16
Monday, September 19
DAILY BASICS: breakfast foods
DISCUSS/DO: index cards
MUSIC/MOVEMENT: balls, music
SOCIAL STUDIES: picture of Sunday Afternoon on the
Island of La Grande Jatte
MATH: math manipulatives
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: freezer/bulletin board
paper, shallow containers
MUSIC/MOVEMENT: sidewalk chalk OR painter’s tape,
socks
Tuesday, September 20
Wednesday, September 21
DAILY BASICS: sidewalk chalk, toy cars
DISCUSS/DO: children’s coats
MUSIC/MOVEMENT: jump rope, beanbag OR rolled sock
ART: craft sticks, Velcro dots
MATH: buttons OR small manipulatives
DAILY BASICS: art supplies, red craft supplies
DISCUSS/DO: items that have zippers
MUSIC/MOVEMENT: inflatable swimming tubes
ART: snack OR small items
DRAMATIC PLAY: teddy bears, dolls, doll clothing
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: nylon zippers, heavy
cardboard, hot glue gun
Thursday, September 22
Friday September 23
DISCUSS/DO: buttons
MUSIC/MOVEMENT: flannel board, felt set, bubbles
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: bag, clear contact paper
SCIENCE: cool mist vaporizer, pan, handkerchiefs, fan,
sponge
DAILY BASICS: index cards, bag, rolled pairs of socks
DISCUSS/DO: shoes that tie
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: children’s pants/shirt,
cardboard, belt, vinyl, shoelace
MATH: shoes, box
SCIENCE: items that fasten
Monday, September 26
Tuesday, September 27
DAILY BASICS: assortment of apples
DRAMATIC PLAY: tub, soap, cord, doll clothing,
clothespins, towels
SCIENCE: tub, apples, apple stickers
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: ingredients, saucepan,
spoon, serving bowls, knife, cutting board
DAILY BASICS: blocks, sugar cookie dough, cookie
sheets
DISCUSS/DO: belts
MUSIC/MOVEMENT: shoes
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: golf tees, Styrofoam blocks
OR empty egg cartons, marbles, bag
Wednesday, September 28
Thursday, September 29
DAILY BASICS: index cards
MUSIC/MOVEMENT: parachute OR bedsheet,
lightweight ball
MATH: craft foam OR felt, cardboard, Velcro dots
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: ingredients, saucepan,
wooden spoon, measuring cups, bowl, baking sheet,
cookie cutters/playdough accessories
DAILY BASICS: red felt
MUSIC/MOVEMENT: paper clip, music
SCIENCE: variety of fasteners
LITERACY: pictures of fasteners, index cards
MATH: empty egg carton, fall nature items, bowl, tongs
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: nuts, bolts
Friday, September 30
DAILY BASICS: zippered bag
DISCUSS/DO: items that fasten
MUSIC/MOVEMENT: old nylon stockings, ball
ART: slider bags, wide masking tape
SCIENCE: bag OR pillowcase
LITERACY: alphabet beads, shoelaces OR yarn
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT: socks pattern, box,
clothespins
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