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73Play Dough Recipe to Make at Home
by Maren Morgan M-T
Little hands are busy hands. Busy hands can be learning hands. here is an inexpensive way to make play-dough at home with items already in the kitchen. It must be cooked briefly. When the kids are done with it, it is safe to put in a composting bin. published 6 months ago
62Preschoolers and Messes
by Maren Morgan M-T
Preschoolers learn through all their senses. The sense of touch is an extremely important tool for understanding their world and should be encouraged safely. This article descibes a recommended balance between cleanliness, neatness, responsibility, and learning. Children from the ages of birth to six should have chances to make messes. published 7 months ago
54Using Eco-Friendly House Paint-WOW!
by Maren Morgan M-T
As Mr. Paint Guy at the home improvement store was mixing my eco-friendly paint, he said, "Have you ever used this kind of paint? You're gonna LUV the way it works. It is SO easy to use." This became an accurate foreshadowing of my painting experience. published 3 months ago
64"NO" and the 6-month-old
by Maren Morgan M-T
As early as age six-months, good parents must start teaching a child the meaning of "no" and "yes." The sooner a child learns the world has limits, the easier (relatively speaking) it will be to live with that precious little one. published 7 months ago
55More thoughts on parting with books
by Maren Morgan M-T
Oh, how I love my books, too! But the books I own must serve me; I am not going to be a curator of un-needed tomes. Control can be kept through frequent, regular assessment; freecycling and recycling; following a "one-thing-in-means-one-thing-out" policy; and finding more storage space by looking near one's ceilings. published 6 months ago
66Fun Learning Games for Children
by Maren Morgan M-T
Two teacher-created games for elementary age children that they: 1. can learn quickly, 2. clamor to play, 3. can do by themselves, 4. reinforces concepts, and 5. uses inexpensive supplies. published 7 months ago
62Paint - the Miracle Cure
by Maren Morgan M-T
In home decorating, paint is an inexpensive, cost-effective improvement material. The range of colors, finishes, and textures are vast. Whether used by a DIY or professional, changing paint colors can create different moods or disguise problems. In addition, if one does not like the result, it can be redone at minimal expense. published 7 months ago
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