| Day care centers are going high tech! With | | | | done by playing upbeat children songs and teaching |
| advancements in technology, day care centers also | | | | them some hand and body movements. There are |
| use modern equipment and facilities. Such high tech | | | | also some quick steps and dance moves that can be |
| day care supplies include televisions, VCR/DVD | | | | incorporated. Short exercises in the morning can also |
| players, stereos and even PA systems. | | | | be made lively with some joyful music. These are |
| The use of television and VCR/DVD players can be | | | | fun-filled activities that are great for the health of the |
| very helpful. There are so many taped educational | | | | children. |
| shows that can be shown to the children to help | | | | You might find a PA system an unusual day care |
| them learn their numbers and ABC's. Sometimes, | | | | supply. But believe me, this is needed so instructors |
| children hate opening books and looking at | | | | can be heard over the loud noises made by the |
| chalkboards because they feel they are being forced | | | | children and their voices can reach the back of the |
| to study. But with educational TV shows, the children | | | | room. A loud, clear voice is needed to get the |
| can learn and have fun at the same time. Moreover, | | | | children's attention. Without a PA system the |
| cartoon movies can also be shown occasionally to | | | | instructors and daycare providers will be shouting all |
| provide children some pure entertainment. | | | | day and have no voices left to tackle next day's |
| Stereos and audio components can be used to get | | | | routine. |
| children to engage in physical activity. This can be | | | | |