Start Up Materials and Equipment List

New programs often request a standard materials and equipment list. The needs of each program are unique. Collaborations, facilities and program design impact materials and equipment needs. Even Start Coordinators developed this list based on their own experiences. Each new program will make purchasing decisions based on their individual needs. New programs are encouraged to discuss materials and equipment needs with their collaborators and consult their approved grant application before initiating purchases.

Program Administration
ffice furniture ! explore the warehouses of "our organi#ation $ collaborators %ccess to T&'&C('Electronic )edia * these things ma" be available to check out as needed+ ,se of -!. /aptops or computers with high speed 0nternet access Scanner 1for 2rant %ttachments+ %ccess to a fax machine %ccess to a Copier 3ookshelves Software that includes word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database applications 4igital Camera Storage cabinets with locks 5ost!it Notepads Clipboards 6!(ing 7ole 5unch and Single 7ole 5unch Student portfolio folders 5rinter cartridges Cop" paper in white and a variet" of colors Staplers'Staples 5ush 5ins 8ile 8older /abels (olodex! begin with collaborators phone, address, and contact person 2eneral ffice Supplies 15ens, 5encils, 7ighlighters, 5aperclips+ 4iskettes and'or C4s Calculator )anila file folders %dding )achine 5lanning Calendars ! either on paper or software %nswering machine or access to voice mail 0nventor" list Trash cans 9all Calendars Storage boxes % starter suppl" of 6!ring binders in a variet" of si#es

Early Childhood Education

Changing tables Changing supplies Empt" Spra" bottles Evacuation Cribs %ccess to a refrigerator %ccess to a sink Tables and hairs 1child si#e+ Stroller'bugg" for multiple children Cubbies %ccess to a pla"ground 8irst aid kit Thermometer %ccess to a school nurse Sand'water table %ccess to computers %ge!appropriate computer software %rts and crafts supplies )ath manipulatives Earl" childhood assessment materials Training manuals 4isposable gloves 0nfant tables 3ottle warmers 4iaper genie and changing table paper Cleaning supplies (ugs Shelves Extra clothes (ocking chair 7ighchairs 3ooks 5ush to"s or riding to"s 7ula!hoops, :ump ropes 3oxes of tissue )ats for napping 5u##les 4isinfectant for cribs Storage s"stem )irrored to"s (ubbing alcohol 1can be used for cleaning to"s+ 8amil" suppl" box 1i.e. colors, pens, pencils, clipboards, construction paper, etc.+ )anipulatives for fine motor skill development )anipulatives for gross motor materials )aterials for learning centers 1science, math, art, dramatic, writing, fine motor, gross motor, listening, computer, manipulatives!blocks and pu##les, literac"! reading+ %ge and developmentall" appropriate to"s and materials

0f transporting children to school dail", appropriate car seats Curriculum

N TE; Consult the grant application for a listing of approved assessment instruments.

Parent Education
Curriculum for center!based parent education Curriculum for home!based parent education Staples Notebooks 6!hole punch %ccess to printer and cartridges Storage s"stem with containers 8amil" suppl" box 8olders 5lanners Easel charts'tablets 3ook kits! either self made or purchased 4ictionaries )arkers Carr" bags to hold home visit materials Children<s books to use with families on home visits Clipboards 5ortfolios to store home visit records % variet" of parent!child literac" activities %ssessment materials

N TE; Consult the approved grant application for a listing of approved assessment instruments.

Adult Education
Notebooks and folders for student use 5ens 5encils'pencil sharpeners Cop" paper Notebook paper %ccess to a computer lab %ssessment 0nstruments 3ooks on tape 8=.>? calculators 0nstructional materials for ES/ 0nstructional materials for 2E4 0nstructional materials for %3E'5re!2E4 6!hole punch rientation to computers curriculum verhead pro:ector with transparencies %ccess to copier )ath manipulatives appropriate for adults %ccess to a printer with cartridges rientation materials 0nternet access 4ictionaries Thesaurus Software for ES/ Software for %3E'%SE students /istening stations and earphones Chalk board with chalk and erasers or dr" erase board with erasable markers %ccess to transportation, if this is part of "our program design %ccess to classrooms with appropriatel" si#ed furniture

N TE; %pproved assessment instruments for adult education include T%3E @ and -?, 3EST and 3EST 5/,S. Consult "our program design and "our adult education partner to determine which of these are appropriate for "our program.

Parent and Child Interactive Literacy Activities (PACILA)

% variet" of writing implements Supplies; cra"ons, markers, paint, scissors, tissue paper, glue, "arn, buttons, Construction paper Tables and chairs 1child si#e+ Clear contact paper 6!hole punch )aga#ines for cutting up Children<s maga#ines for reading Spinners or spinner materials 2lue 3ackpacks for take!home activities Aiploc bags of all si#es &ideotapes Camcorder 4igital camera 1this can be the same one in use for program administration+ verhead pro:ector with transparancies 3ooks, books, books %ge appropriate manipulatives 3oard games 5u##les Curriculum %ccess to a microphone with speakers for larger gatherings