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1 Year Supply List

Below are the craft supplies, supplemental materials, and books suggested for the Complete 1 Year Curriculum, 3rd ed. While the list may appear long, most items are already found in a home or preschool setting. Substitute as needed, but remember that consistent access to foundational books, quality textures, purposeful activities, and imaginative play deeply supports the child’s learning.

Many items can be purchased at a local supermarket, and Amazon links are provided for quick viewing and gathering of anything missing. Refer to the Lesson Plans to see how each item is used and whether a substitution will work. The following list does not correlate with the Online 1 Year Curriculum for Families.

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1 Year Books

Click on each book to view on Amazon or view the entire 1 Year Curriculum Book List on the ABCJesusLovesMe Amazon Store.

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Pat the Bunny: The Classic Book for Babies and Toddlers (Touch-and-Feel)
The Very Busy Spider
First 100 Words (Bright Baby)
 
Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
Three Little Kittens (Folk Tale Classics) (Paul Galdone Nursery Classic)
Five Little Ducks (Raffi Songs to Read)
 
When the Elephant Walks
Five Little Speckled Frogs
Giraffes Can't Dance
Barnyard Dance! (Boynton on Board)
Old MacDonald Had a Farm (Salina Yoon Books)
Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother, Too?
Llama Llama Red Pajama
From Head to Toe Board Book
Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You : Dr. Seuss's Book of Wonderful Noises (Bright and Early Board Books)
Owl Babies
The Three Little Pigs (Keepsake Stories)
Goodnight Moon
Moo, Baa, La La La!
Dear Zoo: A Lift-the-Flap Book
Guess How Much I Love You
Big Red Barn
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?

Craft Items

Beyond basic craft supplies such as scissors, paper, and tape, the following items are used in the 1 Year Curriculum. See the 1 Year Curriculum Guide for specific colors and details for each product.

Caution: Small items in crafts or activities may pose a choking hazard. Always supervise children closely, and for younger children, consider using larger items or modifying the activity to keep it safe.

Food Supplies

  • Animal Crackers or  Animal Stickers
  • Banana
  • Bread
  • Cheerios
  • Cooking Oil
  • Fettuccine Noodles
  • Fruit
  • Goldfish Crackers
  • Graham Crackers
  • Peanut Butter
  • Raisins
  • Yogurt

Household/Outside Supplies

  • Aluminum Foil
  • Blanket
  • Bottle (Empty, Plastic)
  • Bowl
  • Boxes
  • Coat
  • Coffee Filters
  • Container
  • Cotton Balls
  • Cups
  • Diaper Wipes Container
  • Drinking Straws (Plastic)
  • Laundry Basket
  • Mirror
  • Paper Plates
  • Paper Towel/Toilet Paper Rolls
  • Pillows or Cushions
  • Q-Tips
  • Rocks
  • Shaving Cream
  • Sponge
  • Wax Paper

Toys

Having quality, age-appropriate toys available gives the child opportunities to explore, imagine, and practice important developmental skills throughout the day. Thoughtfully chosen toys, like the following toys used in the 1 Year Curriculum, support healthy growth and lay a strong foundation for future learning.

  • Balls
  • "Donkey" - Rocking Horse, Bean Bag, or Large Stuffed Animal

Shape Blocks

Blocks (Wooden, Various Shapes)

Beanbag

Beanbags or Rolled-Up Socks

Toy Animals

Toy Animals (Farm and Zoo)

Tunnel

Tunnel or Bed Sheets

Musical Instruments

Musical Instruments Confirm that the percussion instruments are toddler-safe.