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Directions: Use this checklist to help you evaluate the materials that are offered in the learning environment. Share your observations with staff and use the information learned from the checklist to identify goals and focus your coaching interactions.

Note: The term “children” is used throughout this checklist to refer to any individual between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years of age.

Materials in the Learning Environment:

1. All materials and equipment are age-appropriate for the children who will use them.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
2. The interests or preferences of children and youth are taken into account when choosing learning materials.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
3. Materials are rotated regularly based on children’s interests.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
4. Materials reflect the racial, ethnic, cultural, linguistic, and family diversity of the program and the community.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
5. Materials allow children or youth to engage in a variety of ways (open-ended materials).
   Yes

   No

   N/A
6. Materials help reach important learning goals for children and youth.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
7. Materials are accessible to children or youth. Duplicates of favorite toys are available.
   Yes

   No

   N/A
8. Materials do not portray outdated, stereotypical, or harmful messages about race, culture, ethnicity, gender, or family diversity.
   Yes

   No

   N/A