| Genres: | Education |
| Authors: | Jean Lee Hunt |
| Language: | English |
| Type: | Digital |
A Catalogue of Play Equipment by Jean Lee Hunt is a 64-page book published in 1918 by the Bureau of Educational Experiments in New York. It is a guide to selecting play equipment for children of all ages, both indoors and outdoors. The book includes a variety of equipment, such as blocks, balls, dolls, and sandboxes, as well as more specialized items such as a wooden wheelbarrow and cabinet and a laboratory outfit.The book begins with an introduction that discusses the importance of play for children's development and the role of play equipment in promoting play. Hunt argues that play equipment should be designed to encourage children's creativity and imagination, and to provide them with opportunities to explore the world around them.
The next section of the book is devoted to outdoor furnishings, such as swings, slides, and climbing apparatus. Hunt provides specific recommendations for selecting safe and durable equipment, and she also discusses the importance of providing children with a variety of outdoor spaces to play in.
The next section of the book focuses on the outdoor laboratory, which Hunt describes as a "place where children can experiment with nature and learn about the world around them." She provides suggestions for equipping an outdoor laboratory with materials such as sand, water, plants, and animals.
The final two sections of the book are devoted to indoor equipment and toys. Hunt discusses the importance of providing children with a variety of materials to play with, including blocks, balls, dolls, and construction sets. She also provides suggestions for selecting safe and durable toys.
The book concludes with a list of suggested reading on the topic of children's play.
Overall, A Catalogue of Play Equipment is a valuable resource for parents and educators who are interested in selecting appropriate play equipment for children. Hunt's recommendations are based on her understanding of child development and her belief in the importance of play for children's learning.
