Cost free Collection for an Early Childhood Curriculum

We spend a great deal of money buying educational toys for children to play with. But, with a little planning,  thouht and time, natural products and recycled items can be collected and used within early childhood settings. They can be used for sensory expriences, art exploration, table top creations, drama area, and much more. The following blog provides a list of ideas to begin the collection

From Nature....

Sticks

Pinecones

Bark

Wood 

Pebbles

Shells

Leaves

Flower petals

Seeds

From our kitchen....

Cinnamon sticks

Seeds

Beans

Fruit pits

Peels

Winecorks

Bottlecaps

Bottles

From recycling...

Cardboard tubes

Old CDs

Fabric scraps

Buttons

Boxes

Ribbon

Cards

Online Early Childhood Workshops with Circle of Ideas