One of the most exciting things in an early childhood education program is introducing new materials or activities. New materials can help to refresh the space for both children and educators, sparking creativity and serving as inspiration for new activities and imaginative play.

If your program is planning to order materials, first take inventory of what your program currently has available to children.

• What is a crowd favorite?
• What is missing?
• What needs to be replaced or replenished?
• What skills are you looking to promote?
• What are the children currently interested in?

These questions will help you determine the best purchases for your program!