A few months ago, Eco Dad bought this humongous truck against my advice to wait for more fuel efficient models or for Toyota's plug-in hybrids to be released. He needs a full size pick up for work, so this was the answer. My point was that now is not the time to buy a vehicle. I predict in the next 5 to 10 years, something has to change in the car industry. But then, Eco Dad proved me wrong and started running biodiesel in the big rig! We are lucky to live in an area where there are two ... continue reading...
The Wonderful World of Weaving
One of the things we have lost in our modern culture is the teaching of fiber arts to our children (unless you adhere to Waldorf philosophy). Traditionally, mothers and grandmothers taught children to weave, sew, and knit. I had to go to college to learn how to weave! I was so excited when my sister bought this Leave It To Weaver Kit from Land of Nod. A similar loom is available through Amazon. This frame loom is of high quality and works well, unlike many other looms I have seen designed ... continue reading...
Puppet Theater Fun
Magic Cabin's Doorway Puppet Theater is affordable and attractive. I absolutely love the fabric! You can hang the all cotton theater anywhere in your home, and it comes with curtains and pockets for the puppets. It also rolls up neatly into a storage bag. We have had our Doorway Puppet Theater for over a year, and it shows no signs of wear and tear. Symbolic, pretend play is important for facilitating the development of a child's cognitive skills (Cook, 2004). Puppets allow children to ... continue reading...
Natural Toy Recall
Buying natural toys does give a parent some peace of mind; however, sometimes even natural toys are recalled. The Peek-A-Boo Ball is one such natural toy, and the ecochildsplay family has it! We purchased our Peek-A-Boo Ball through Ecobaby, not Hearthsong. This fun wooden toy was recalled, because the wood can crack, allowing the small wooden people to fall out and pose a choking hazard. 22,500 Peek-A-Boo Balls were sold between 2001-2004, so we can't be the only family affected. I plan ... continue reading...
Recycle With Your Children
Yesterday, I attended a presentation by a commercial publisher for a preK curriculum. It was the sort of "cookie cutter" package that takes the creativity out of teaching and assumes anyone can be a teacher by following the script. The presenter held up a card of a child in a park throwing away trash in a receptacle. The card had printed questions on the back for the teacher to ask the children. I asked the presenter, "Where is the recycling bin?". Her response, "That is more of an advanced ... continue reading...
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