As a child I preferred to read, yes, even over watching t.v. I could read for hours, staying up way to late so that I could finish my book. I remember listening to books on tape, I believe F.P. did a series of books on tape, and enjoying hearing someone elses voice read the story […]
Posted on August 28th, 2008 by karen
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Please watch this youtube video. Change we can make!
If your garden was small as mine was, consider what you can do to improve yours tomorrow!
Posted on August 22nd, 2008 by karen
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I am beginning to move towards the slower, calmer days of Autumn. I am ready for the days of baking and staying home by the fire. There is something about summer that keeps me going and moving from event to event and place to place.
As I took a break today, my mind drifted to Halloween […]
Posted on August 14th, 2008 by karen
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One of the most important aspects of our curriculum is our connection to our community and family. Our local community of farmers offers organic produce for a song, so we picked up pickling cukes and now we (all of us) will learn how to can.
Pics to come…
In the mean time, this is the recipe we […]
Posted on August 7th, 2008 by karen
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The array of experiences gained during the simple task of baking bread are numerous. Here is the end result of one of our loaves.
Posted on August 4th, 2008 by karen
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Exploring Russel Joy Park
Posted on August 4th, 2008 by karen
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While I prefer children to have concrete experiences with materials, I do believe that limited amounts of media to be beneficial. As I searched for resources for science activities for 5-8 yr olds, I came across a site that gave me pause. Teach with Movies, which i am having trouble linking, but can be googled. […]
Posted on July 20th, 2008 by karen
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Please watch and share with friends and read the comments on youtube. Not surprisingly there is a comment on youtube that is over reacting, since we know that the right toys are very benefitial to children, they help open ended play and encourage language and meta cognition. In fact, the simpler, more basic the toy, […]
Posted on July 16th, 2008 by karen
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A fabulous lady from MDC (Mothering.com) opened my eyes to the wonder of Barefoot Books . I ordered three books- The Gigantic Turnip, One Moose Twenty Mice and Winter King and the Summertime Queen.
If you are looking for multicultural books and beautifully illustrated books, please visit their site.
(ps there is a sale right now)
Posted on July 2nd, 2008 by karen
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Fabulous idea and worthy of lots of attention! The Bump Experiment.
What a simple idea but one that is life changing. I will introduce this idea to friends and family and hope they are inspired, as I am, to rekindle the flame of friendship, empathy and community!
Posted on June 24th, 2008 by karen
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