A Rose (or Child) By Any Other Name Would Still Be Sweet

"What's in a name? That which we call a roseBy any other name would smell as sweet."--From Romeo and Juliet (II, ii, 1-2)I've been tagged for a meme by Jeremiah McNichols of Z Recommends. Being new to the blogosphere, I first had to figure out what a meme was! According to … [Read more...]

Kalon Studios: Sustainably Produced and Designed Children's Furniture

Kalon Studios is a new company offering "design for a sustainable culture." Yes, their prices may send you into sticker shock. Their explanation: "In today’s world, sustainability is more than just being green. Rather, it has evolved into a belief system, an approach to living, … [Read more...]

Fair Trade Sports Balls!

Fair Trade is a term often used in the sustainable, green community, and I remember first encountering it on chocolate and coffee labels. According to Alicia Erikson of Green Options, "The Fair Trade criteria (from the Fair Trade Federation) are:Paying fair wages in local … [Read more...]

Play Silks Provide Boundless Opportunities for Dramatic Play

At an art teacher conference I attended, Play Silks were recommended as the only costume needed for classroom performing arts instruction. Children can make any costume using their imagination with Play Silks. Like blocks, Play Silks are truly open-ended and limitless for play. … [Read more...]

Woodkins: Better Than Paper Dolls

For my daughter's second birthday, a friend gave her a Woodkinsplay set. These wooden die cut dolls are designed for children four to seven years old; however, my daughter has enjoyed hers at a younger age and still plays with it today. Woodkinsoffers a great alternative to … [Read more...]