Real Tools
Real Tools is filled with recycled materials kids can use to create anything; from telescopes to trombones! Real Tools also provides a safe and monitored environment for kids to try out new tools and new skills whether they're ready to try out big kid scissors or a hand saw Real Tools has it all!
In Real Tools, your child will:
- Count to understand and recognize “how many” in small sets up to five.
- Connect numbers to quantities they represent using physical models and informal representations.
- Show understanding of how to count out and construct sets of objects of a given number up to five.
- Identify the new number created when small sets (up to five) are combined or separated.
- Fairly share a set of up to ten items between two children.
- Sort, order, compare, and describe objects according to characteristics or attribute(s).
- Recognize, duplicate, extend, and create simple patterns in various formats.
- Express wonder and curiosity about their world by asking questions, solving problems, and designing things.
- Plan and carry out simple investigations.
- Collect, describe, compare, and record information from observations and investigations.
- Use mathematical and computational thinking.
- Generate explanations and communicate ideas and/or conclusions about their investigations.
- Observe, investigate, describe, and categorize living things.
- Show an awareness of changes that occur in oneself and the environment.
- Identify, describe, and compare the physical properties of objects.
- Begin to understand basic safety practices one must follow when exploring and engaging in science and engineering investigations.
- Use nonstandard and standard scientific tools for investigation.
- Become familiar with technological tools that can aid in scientific inquiry.
- Engage in active play using gross- and fine-motor skills.
- Use eye-hand coordination to perform tasks.
- Demonstrate body awareness when moving in different spaces.
- Follow simple safety rules while participating in activities.
- Identify and follow basic safety rules.
- Use materials with purpose, safety, and respect.
- Begin to understand the consequences of his or her behavior.
- Exhibit eagerness and curiosity as a learner.
- Demonstrate persistence and creativity in seeking solutions to problems.
- Show some initiative, self-direction, and independence in actions.
- Demonstrate engagement and sustained attention in activities.
- Develop positive relationships with peers.
- Interact verbally and non-verbally with other children.
- Engage in cooperative group play.
- Use socially appropriate behavior with peers and adults, such as helping, sharing, and taking turns.
- Begin to share materials and experiences and take turns.
- Solve simple conflicts with peers with independence, using gestures or words.
- Seek adult help when needed to resolve conflict.
- Follow rules and make good choices about behavior.