Equipment List for Daycare

This is not intended to be a complete list, simply suggestions to get you started. Let your creativity and the children's interest add to this list of supplies.

Art Area
easels
smocks or aprons
glue or past
pipe cleaners
glitter
tempra paint
water colors
crayons
stencials
paint brushes
Q-tips
small plastic cups
popsickle sticks
finger paint
feathers
butcher paper
scrap paper
constuction paper
yarn
buttons
ribbons
old magazines
old greeting cards
chalk
colored pencils
markers
safety scissors
rulers

Block Area
cardboard bricks
wood blocks
train sets
cars
houses
small people
plastic blocks

Dramatic Play
old clothes
gloves
dolls
small table and chairs
mirror
puppets
books
plastic hats
sunglasses
costume jewelery
tablecloth
blankets
picnic basket
old phone
notebooks
cardboard boxes
plastic food
plastic dinnerware and plates
backpack
kitchen set
hose
helmets
stuffed animals
doctor kit
purses and wallets

Library/Group Area
book shelf
picture books
reference books
calendar clock
flannel board with flannel props
puppets
musical instruments
posters and charts
magic wand
bell cushions or pillows
cassette tapes/cds and player

Science Area
water/sand table
measuring cups
funnels
eye droppers
drainers
straws
hoses
spoons
bubbles
rice, beans or sand
magnifying glasses
prisims
magnets
shells
seeds
leaves
flowers
mirrors

Table Toys
Legos
bristle blocks
lacing boards
beads and laces
peg boards
puzzles
counting props
dressing boards
Playdoh

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