When I wrote about a Green Back to School I received a question about how to handle supply lists you get from the school with specific product requests that are not so green. I am all too familiar with these lists and yes many do request specific products or brands that are not so great for green people. So I have written a sample letter you can send along with your student to explain why you have deviated from their recommendations. Feel free to use it, edit at will, and it pass it along to … [Read more...]
Bausteine Eene, Meene, Zoo Haba Blocks
Cool Toy Alert! My two year old recently got a set of blocks from the inventive people at ImagiPLay, and it is already becoming a fast favorite. Bausteine Eene, Meene, Zoo Haba blocks. It is a collection of 25 wooden blocks shaped like fun and colorful zoo animals. Both my two year and four year enjoy playing with them, stacking them, and making all sorts of odd new creatures. This toy encourages: stacking and building, fine motor skills, and spatial thinking. Perfect for the inquisitive … [Read more...]
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