Solutions
Solutions to ensure that there is a variety of open-ended materials available in every classroom.
1. reaching out to parents:
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Encouraging the parents to donate old toys to the centre.
How?
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Handing out letters to parents through the use of the child’s communication handbook
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Putting up posters on the notice board in the foyer, alongside with a donation box
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A donation box will be set up in the school foyer for parents to drop off their old toys whenever they want.
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The box will be managed by the school and the teachers will sort through the donated toys for usage in the classrooms.
2. Collection of Recyclable materials
How?
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Teachers to source for recycled materials in the neighborhood
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Children to bring back specific recycled materials suggested by the teachers from home
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Organizing for teachers and children to visit the homes in the neighborhood to collect specific recycled materials appropriate for open-ended play Field trip