What Do I need

A Classroom Area

Your situation will determine the area you set aside as a classroom.

Your child does require:

• a desk or table and chair that is suitable for his or her size
storage areas for books
the math collection and Beautiful junk boxes
a chalkboard or whiteboard

Materials to have available

Read the introduction to each module as it will give you a brief overview of the theme and some of each module’s special features.

Check the equipment and materials you need for each set of work.

Read through each section’s activities before introducing them to your child.  Prepare lesson materials in advance.

Train your child to help you gather the materials you need for each section and put them away when they are no longer needed.

Make sure that you have these items handy:

• pencils
pencil sharpener
crayons
paper
coloured pencils
felt pen
• scissors
glue
waste paper basket
• tempera paints
paint brushes
art paper
construction paper
• chalk

Beautiful Junk Box

We suggest that you have a Beautiful Junk Box full of exciting bits and pieces that your child can use to create wonderful masterpieces.

Some examples of what might be in it include: