W. Va. Code R. agency 78, tit. 78, ser. 78-18, app 78-18-C
The following tables suggest examples of play equipment, types of toys, and materials that can be used with children of different age groups. All activities and equipment need to be suited to a child's age and stage of development.
Table A: Equipment and Materials for Infants
Type of Materials | Types of Supplies and Equipment |
Music, Art, and Dramatic Play | Wrist or ankle bells; rattles; adult operated tape or cd player with assorted music; musical toys designed for infants; musical mobiles; banging materials that are simple and light weight; secured unbreakable infant mirrors; play telephones; soft washable dolls, animals, and puppets; simple toys with wheels or rollers. |
Blocks and Manipulative Play | Soft and textured blocks, disks, or keys on a ring; squeeze toys; teething toys; interlocking rings; large connecting blocks, large hollow blocks; jumbo pop beads; nesting cups, stacking toys; simple peg boards; boxes. |
Language and Science | Picture books; toy telephones; adult operated recordings, tapes, discs, and players; photographs; textured surfaces; floating toys; sponges; spoons, and scoops. |
Large Muscle Equipment | Low, soft, or padded climbing platform for crawlers; infant activity gym; foam or soft plastic balls; simple push toys; secure swings designed for infants. |
Table B: Equipment and Materials for Toddlers
Types of Materials | Types of Supplies and Equipment |
Music, Art, and Dramatic Play | Well secured unbreakable mirrors; adult operated tape or cd player with assorted music accompanied by simple body and finger movement; hand bells, xylophones, drums, toddler pianos/keyboards; nontoxic art supplies such as play-dough and large crayons; finger paints; large paint brushes used with washable paint on paper; washable markers; kitchen play sets, tool play sets; hats, capes, purses, shoes, boots; play telephones; soft dolls, animal figures, puppets; simple wheel toys such as cars and trains with large wheels or rollers. |
Blocks and Manipulative Play | Large connecting blocks, large hollow blocks, large wooden blocks; jumbo pop beads; nesting cups; simple peg boards, simple puzzles; simple threading toys; mobile pull toys; simple dial, key, and button toys; pop-up boxes; boxes. |
Language and Science | Picture books, touch-me books, simple rhyming books, books for lap reading; toy telephones; adult operated recordings/tapes/discs and players; photographs; water play toys, scoops, and containers. |
Large Muscle Equipment | Low, soft, or padded climbing platforms and slides; riding/rocking toys that are feet propelled; foam or soft plastic balls; gym mats; play tunnels; push toys; secure swings designed for toddlers |
Table C: Equipment and Materials for Children aged 2-5 years
Types of Materials | Types of Supplies and Equipment |
Music, Art, and Dramatic Play | Bells, cymbals, drums, tambourines, sand blocks, triangles, rhythm sticks, keyboards, and blowing instruments; rattles; adult operated tape or cd player with assorted music; nontoxic art supplies such as play-dough, large crayons and finger paints; large paint brushes used with washable paint on paper; washable markers; glue sticks; chalk; sponges; adjustable easel; colored construction paper; blunt end scissors; unbreakable mirrors; dress-up and role playing materials; masks; housekeeping equipment; play house; doctor kit; doll equipment; play scene sets with people figures and animal figures; puppets; train and car sets. |
Blocks and Manipulative Play | Connecting blocks, large hollow blocks, hardwood unit blocks, and accessories; nesting cups, stacking toys; pop beads; peg boards, puzzles; threading toys; boxes; shape sorters; matching games; mosaic blocks. |
Language and Science | Picture books, easy to read along books or beginning reader books, pop-up books; hidden pictures; child-oriented magazines; child dictionary; tape/cd players and recorders; photographs; beginning computer software; aquariums; terrarium; sandbox and play equipment; water play equipment such as cups, droppers, floating toys, containers; magnets; magnifying glasses; collections such as rocks and shells; simple gear and lever devices; simple math games. |
Large Muscle Equipment | Low climbing platforms and slides; riding and rocking toys; foam or soft plastic balls; sports balls of all sizes matching the age of child; jump rope; flying disks; gym mats; play tunnels; push and pull toys that look like adult equipment; low child swings; stable ride on equipment. |
Table D: Equipment and Materials for School Age Children
Type of Materials | Types of Supplies and Equipment |
Music, Art, and Dramatic Play | Tape, CD, or karaoke player/recorder; variety of music; assorted musical instruments such as hand bells, xylophones, drums, pianos/keyboards; art supplies such as clay, paints, paint brushes, markers, yarn, scissors, glue, colored pencils, variety of art paper, chalk, scraps of material, beads, common household items for art construction; weaving materials; models; mirrors; dress-up and role playing materials; masks; housekeeping and gardening equipment; play house, tent, grocery store, work shop; doctor kit; culturally diverse dolls; doll equipment; play scene sets with people figures and animal figures; puppets; |
Blocks and Manipulative Play | Small interlocking blocks; log builder sets; wood blocks and accessories; geometric interlocking blocks; materials for detailed construction of models; jig-saw puzzles and 3-D puzzles. |
Language and Science | Story books; chapter books; tape recorders; cameras; computer programs; games and books that require problem solving; games based on words; matching games; beginning strategy games; globes; maps; aquariums; terrarium; gardening; magnets; magnifying glasses; collections such as rocks and shells; ant farms; child microscope. |
Large Muscle Equipment | Music for movement; sports balls and equipment for beginning team play; target activities; complex climbing structures such as ladders and ropes; hula hoops; jump rope; outdoor running and tagging games. |
W. Va. Code R. agency 78, tit. 78, ser. 78-18, app 78-18-C