2 INTRODUCTION a l m p = Arts = Language = Math s e t = Science = Social Emotional = Technology = Physical Each chapter concludes with a family information page and a take-home family activity page, both of which can be photocopied from the book and dis- tributed to families. These pages can also be downloaded from the Growing, Growing Strong page at www.redleafpress.org for electronic sharing or printing. INTEREST AREA MATERIALS Dramatic Play curtains for windows medical scrubs a working doorbell doctor coats house keys on key rings stethoscopes sections of water hose for role-playing firefighters bandages firefighter clothing (jackets, helmets, boots, etc.) a hair dryer without a cord for use as a bar code scanner police officer uniforms (badges, hats, blue shirts, etc.) stuffed and toy animals magnets and flyers with emergency numbers items with price tags a variety of phones, including cell phones without batteries cotton balls canvas shopping bags toy money used gift cards Blocks photographs and illustrations of different kinds of homes photographs of health and safety workplaces (e.g., dentist or doctor office, hospital, garbage trucks, fire station, police department, etc.) keys for hauling place card holders and index cards to make addresses for buildings safety helper toy vehicles toy trucks of many types