If you let your little ones on your technical devices, such as your computer or iPhone, they are sure to get smudgy and maybe even sticky. I use a very lightly damp cloth to clean our igadgets, but I am always nervous when I do it. Many years ago, I tried vinegar and water on … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2013
Psychology Today on ADHD: French children don’t need medications to control their behavior
Fortunately neither of my children suffer from attention difficulties, but as a teacher I have worked with many students that do. What typically happens in an American classroom where a child has trouble fitting into existing routines, the problem is seen as with the child and … [Read more...]
Eco-friendly children’s rooms: No VOC Lullaby Paints Chalkboard Paint
It can be one parental fear to walk into your child's bedroom and find they have drawn on the walls. It can be another parental fear that your child's health will be affected by toxic decorating, especially out gassing from paints. Lullaby Paints has the solution to both of … [Read more...]
Environmental Education: Google Earth Engine
As a teacher, it can be challenging to have children really grasp the effects of humans on the planet. Thankfully, there is a powerful tool by Google that makes it really easy to visualize and show how in just thirty years the planet has been altered dramatically. Google Earth … [Read more...]
5 simple steps to make homemade fruit leather from leftover juice pulp
I am trying to juice more. It's a great way to use up fruit and vegetables in the refrigerator that have passed their prime for fresh eating. This week I made a delicious blend of apple, kiwi, raspberry, strawberry, and orange juice. It was so yummy! One thing that has … [Read more...]