Free Training Resources from Community Playthings
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| Community Playthings Catalog 190 pages, full color, educational sidebars, inspirational quotes. Order in small quantities or by the box (30 per box). |
Infant and Toddler Spaces: Design for a Quality Classroom A collaboration between WestEd’s Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) and Community Playthings. Guidelines for classroom design. (Ages 0-3) 20-page booklet |
Pre-K Spaces: Design for a Quality Classroom Demonstrates the theory and expert reasoning behind the six steps to planning a new room layout. (Ages 3-5) 20-page booklet |
Children Come First: Selecting Equipment Shows how you can best meet children’s needs for quality furnishings. This booklet complements the free Children Come First CD-Rom. 20-page booklet |
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| Collage Newsletter Our quarterly e-mail newsletter provides valuable articles on timely subjects for busy educators like you. Each issue includes 3 or 4 handpicked articles and books on a single topic. Subscribe today. Yes, it's free! |
Children Come First Anita Olds and other childcare professionals discuss the importance of creating an environment which meets children’s needs. A must-see for anyone entering the field of early childhood education. 13-minute CD-ROM |
Foundations: The Value of Unit Block Play Demonstrates the value of block play and unlocks the great educational possibilities hidden within the block area. 30-minute CD-ROM |
Sample Activity Areas Just received a grant? Choose from six educational, beautiful, and ready-made interest areas. Each one includes a labeled layout, a 3-D image, and an itemized price list. 8-page booklet. |
