Table 8.

New and amended program resources and materials.

Resource/manual	Adaptation/additions made to resource/manual
Toy Manual	Additions/revisions to the Toy Manual included: Reorganized by age group and type of toy Improved instructions – include numbered lists of steps to make toys and measurements of materials needed to make the toys Deletion of some toys from the list that were made from materials that are often difficult to source.
Training Manual	The main additions/revisions to the Training Manual were: The “Importance of Play,” referencing LEGO’s playful parenting framework, was added to the introductory section of the manual, to support the rationale for the program. Training session 1 “Introduction to the Programme” also included information and activities on the importance of play and the characteristics of play. Improved sections/statements on working with extended family members, practice activities that include other family members and on how to treat other family members Revised and/or added questions to be asked after viewing training videos, e.g., new questions “What developmental domains does this activity help?” and “What concept words were used?” Added lists of materials by names, descriptions, drawings and age as they appear in the curriculum. Added a new set of practice activities (using blocks and cardboard farm animals) to support the extension of the curriculum for children 36–48 months. A new flip chart with instructions on how to build a positive relationship with the mother/caregiver was included (e.g., sit at the same level, ask their opinions, praise and explain what you want to teach the child and how to do it). Included as Appendices, for ease of reference: Workshop evaluation forms List of role plays by session List of videos by session List of supplemental practice activities
Supervisor Training Manual	The main additions/revisions to the Supervisor Training Manual were: Additional guidelines for the trainer: How to use the manual How to conduct demonstrations and practice activities How to prepare for the training workshops Additional information for training Session 2: Supervisory techniques and methods: Supportive supervision, Building positive relationships Coaching and giving feedback Conducting meetings and field visits Additional information for training Session 3: Responsibilities of a good supervisor Handling community relations Organizing facilitators’ meetings A list of the flip charts required for the training was included as an Appendix for ease of reference.
Supervisor Handbook	A Supervisor Handbook was developed for supervisors who are not train-the-trainers, but who may need guidelines and resources. It covers the following topics/areas: Supervisory techniques Supportive supervision Building positive relationships Coaching and giving feedback Conducting meetings and field visits Individual and Group meetings Field visits/observations Responsibilities of a good supervisor The handbook also includes a list of resources needed for the program and local services that vulnerable families may need and an Observation checklist with clear definitions for each factor
Curriculum 0–5 months 37–48 months	The curriculum was extended to include objectives, activities and resources to be used for visits with children ages 0–5 months and 37–48 months.