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Wish List

We always are looking to add more materials to our school. If you're ever interested in donating, here are a few things we'd love to have!

 Reused materials:                                        Art materials:
cardboard tubes                                           paint
spools                                                           chalk
egg cartons                                                  watercolors
glass jars                                                      paper
small containers


Instruments:
Rhythm sticks  
Small bongo drum
Djembe drum





Puzzles and manipulatives:
Plant puzzles

Tree puzzle

 Puzzle storage cabinet





  
 
Wave puzzle

Fire puzzle

Cave puzzle 






Gross Motor:
Half round balancer
Curvy boards
Nesting boxes






Classroom Furniture:

 Infant table

 



Infant Climber 
Additional Ideas:
Clothes drying rack
Mitten drying rack


 

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