In the Waldorf tradition, children and adults create nature tables, flat surfaces where you collect elements of nature that represent the season, or specials items that reflect your feelings and mood.
I am still searching for a better table, ours is rather small (old end table) for our needs. I ordered the following items:
Wooden Stacking Fire [...]
Posted on January 23rd, 2009 by karen
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Is Spring around the corner? Maybe, this will help- Bits of Yarn Birds Nest
I am new to knitting, so I often have odds and ends of yarn lying around.
Materials Needed-
Bits and pieces of yarn
Small balloon
Elmers glue
Water
Container to place balloon on while you work
Instructions-
Mix elmers glue in a bowl with a bit of water. Soak the [...]
Posted on January 22nd, 2009 by karen
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As a Mom do you feel you have a voice? Do you feel your voice is heard? Do you want to yell? Do you whisper? Are you a changemaker?
Please visit this site and watch the video! Now is not the time to be silent!
Posted on January 21st, 2009 by karen
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How my heart warms saying those words outloud- President Barack Obama.
The girls and I watched the inauguration live and listened to his speech and I wept. I continue to write President Obama, encouraging him and his team, making comments and suggestions and voicing concerns as I use my voice as a tool for change.
“Now, there [...]
Posted on January 20th, 2009 by karen
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Local, handmade, WAHM goods are under attack. The CPSC, CPSIA has created laws that are suppossed to protect our children from harmful substances found in toys and some clothing. In theory this is a good idea, no? The answer is Yes, it is a bad thing.
Most, if not all, handmade and WAHM products are all [...]
Posted on January 19th, 2009 by karen
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This article appeared as an Exchange Everyday email. Please be aware that I am merely sharing this article. Enjoy!
ExchangeEveryDay
Two-Armed Hugs
June 5, 2008
The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don’t know what to do.
John W. Holt, Jr.
In their Exchange article, “Supportive Social Learning,” [...]
Posted on January 14th, 2009 by karen
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Company Name- Montessori Services
They also own For Small Hands
Web address :http://www.montessoriservices.com/store/
Snail Mail Address: 11 West 9th Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
1-800-214-8959
If you are looking for Montessori curriculum products this is a good source. As a teacher who follows many Montessori philosophies, I find their product descriptions, price and quality excellent. If you sign up for [...]
Posted on January 13th, 2009 by karen
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Well, for my blog at least. After reading many, many blogs I have decided to add content that falls under the “day a week” theme. So, beginning today, you will find the following additions to my blog:
Monday-Free for All
Tuesday- Product or Company review, notes and generally comments
Wednesday- Articles
Thursday- Art Ideas
Friday- Scents, Feelings, Connecting with the [...]
Posted on January 13th, 2009 by karen
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I created a blog that is devoted to homeschooling- bloggingdowntheroad, it is dedicated to what the girls are learning and articles, stories and websites that relate to learning.
Posted on January 11th, 2009 by karen
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Isabella is fond of the Magic Tree House series and has asked for an Annie and Jack party, so using the book Dragon of the Red Dawn, will hold a theme party.
Food
1. Sweet Sushi
2. Tea
3.
Games
Poetry Games (magnetic words?)
Decorations
Lanterns
Posted on January 6th, 2009 by karen
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