Replicating a Success: Schedule for the Rec Area

Last year, your wonderful ideas transformed the Rec Area from dull to dazzling! The feedback from everyone who used the space was positive and then some. I'm hoping you're all willing to share the responsibility for this space again this year. And we need a volunteer to start in October, since our schedule last year began in November. Anyone? Anyone?

Here are the expectations:
1. In general, the Rec Area should be kept clean and picked up. If anything breaks while you are in there, it is important to tell the front office so the item(s) can be repaired in a timely fashion.
2. During your month of providing activities, let the other early childhood teachers whose classes use the Rec Area know what activities you are bringing into the room for their use. I'm glad to post it for you here or write it on the white board on the back door in the Main Office.
3. Activities can be stored in the closet, returned after use.
4. Rotate activities that you already have or would like to develop. Unfortunately we don't have the budget to add more climbing equipment (for example) at this time but keep this in mind when you are asked to submit capital items. These activities, equipment, etc. will remain in the Rec Area only for the month you are responsible for providing activities. Remember what may feel like old hat to you could be new and exciting to another teacher and class. Also, check through your storage areas--what innovative ways could things in there be used in the Rec Area?
5. Last year, Kim and Cindy documented how they and their children transformed the environment. Perhaps you would do that when it's your turn this year?
5. Have fun with this! It's another way to utilize the environment and expand your teaching practice.

SCHEDULE:

November Jodi and Susan (Ready, Set, Kindergarten)
December Deb and Beth (Kids' Place)
January Judy and Allison (Creative Play)
February Beth, Kari and Shelli (PALS+)
March Marcy (Kids' Place Toddlers)
April Kim and Susan (Family Learning)
May Linda (2's Company)

Please let me know if there are any problems or issues with this. Thank you again!!