Wednesday, October 24, 2007

"Everything in it's place and a place for everything."

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"Children absorb unconsciously from their surroundings. The importance of the prepared environment is paramount in the Montessori class...
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Monday, October 22, 2007

Autumn Sun Catchers

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Here is one of my all time favorite Autumn craft projects. It's an easy craft for very young children and involves getting outside and ...

A Fall Poem

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May the glory of the passing away of autumn lie about us fresh gold for a time. And when the dark comes, and the cold may we remember how to...
Sunday, October 21, 2007

Gourd Friends

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Move over, Jack. There are new gourds in town. These fanciful little folks will put a whole new face on decorating for the season. Here'...

Story excerpt: Gwendolyn Makes a Friend

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Gwendolyn is four years old. She loves make-believe, the color blue, molasses cookies, hair ribbons and of course her best friend, Puppy, ...
Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Having trouble posting a comment?

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Hello Everyone, If you are having trouble posting a comment please feel free to email me at spirals@gwi.net I will respond either way and wo...
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Saturday, October 13, 2007

Make a Harvest Banner

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What to do with all of those garden veggies? Besides eating them you can make a beautiful Harvest Banner for your front door. Here's ho...

Apple faces

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Submerge a peeled apple for about 5 minutes in water with 2 tablespoons of salt and the juice from one lemon. Then use a skewer to carve eye...
Friday, October 12, 2007

A Day Away from Toddler Land

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A typical Toddler Land conversation goes something like this: What's that? Mine. Are you eating a crayon? No. Mine. That's not safe...
Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Maya Angelou quote

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"I think a role model at home is invaluable. Each one of us is a teacher, whether we like it or not."