Materials List

In addition to the literature, the Alphafriends Letters and Language Kit, the Sing and Share Kit, the Oral Language Cards, the Rhyme and Chant Posters, and the Teacher's Resource Book, you may also need to gather the following materials (depending on your activity choices). Materials are listed in the order in which they are used throughout each week.

Week 1

  • picture of a farm
  • toy farm animals
  • Math Concept Cards 31 and 32
  • pointer
  • name cards
  • pictures of farm animals
  • chart paper
  • writing tools
  • 1–6 number cubes
  • wagon
  • picture of a farmer
  • Math Concept Cards 33 and 34
  • paper bag
  • pictures of different farm crops and products
  • carton of milk
  • egg
  • apple
  • Math Concept Card 28
  • modeling clay
  • plastic knives
  • classroom books

Week 2

  • cardboard pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters
  • Math Concept Card 29
  • name cards
  • box
  • chart paper
  • writing tools
  • a favorite classroom book
  • Math Concept Card 29
  • paper bag
  • pictures of vehicles
  • toy car
  • toy bus
  • toy motorcycle
  • classroom chairs
  • a variety of classroom objects

Week 3

  • light and heavy classroom objects
  • balance
  • Math Concept Card 24
  • crayons
  • cup
  • pitcher
  • various containers
  • Math Concept Card 25
  • name cards with the capital letter “V”
  • yarn
  • sweater
  • chart paper
  • grocery advertisements with pictures of fruits
  • paper bag
  • classroom props
  • pictures of fruits and vegetables
  • list of fruits and vegetables
  • cardboard pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters
  • toy fruits and vegetables