Resource Philosophy

All EEEC resources are developed with a philosophy that incorporates both sustainability and early childhood best practice principles. Approaches include:

Inclusion of a range of wooden and natural materials, to offer a balance to the overuse of plastic equipment

• Use of recycled and plantation timbers
• Consideration of the life cycle of each product ensuring it is long lasting and comes from sustainable sources.
• Resources that can be used in a multitude of ways.
• Provision of open-ended play materials that encourage imagination and creativity
• Sale of a natural bees wax polish to preserve and maintain timber products.
• Use of gravel as an alternative to colored rice and avoiding using food for play
• Use of natural materials such as recycled wool and cotton to provide soft elements for play
• Provision of DVDs, information booklets and published books to enhance understanding
• Utilisation of the skills of local crafts people
• Professional texts that incorporate the principles of Early Childhood Education for Sustainability
• Children's picture books that explore sustainability concepts