The descriptions and procedures in this handbook were developed and compiled at the request of staff members of the Early School Admissions Program. It was felt that specific information relating to the suggested use of classroom materials and equipment would assist in upgrading teaching techniques, planning cognitively based learning experiences, and individualizing instruction. The handbook material is currently and constantly revised in order to update the contents. Where specific sources have been used to obtain information, the source is credited in the written material. Curriculum guides developed by the Baltimore City Public Schools have been used as references. Contents include the following plans and suggestions for using instructional materials: Sample Daily Program--2-1/2 hour day; Self-Selected Activity Time, a portion of each day reserved for children to select materials they would like to use; Beads; Blocks; Fit-A-Space, a classroom game; Listening Post, Tape Recorder; Lotto Games; Peg-Board Activities; Puzzles; Teacher-Made Activities; Water Play; Wheel Toys; Discussions; Communication Skills; Listening; Developing Communication Through Picture Interpretation; Planning for Discussions; Learning Through Discussions; and others. (Author/JM)