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Step Mom Concerned About Her Step Daughters's Education
I don't know if you have heard of Montessori, but it uses materials so see how math works at all levels. Addition with big numbers, division, multiplication ...
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- Hello, While I was reading your request, your life sounds almost identical to mine! I have 2 step daughters as well, just 10 and 7, we just got full custody of, but ...
- It is easy to see that you care so much for these girls. Take this on yourself. If she isn't getting it, then you are her stepmom and can help. It can bring you closer...
- My daughter has a wonderful 7th grade math teacher this year. She told the parents at the start of the school year that if we find that our kids are not understanding...
Anyone Tried Your Baby Can Read Program?
I am not really into "teaching" materials but wanted something new and fun for ... I also agree with the Montessori idea, as a Montessori teacher and mother ...
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- Ha ha! Am I the only impulse buyer in all the land... I bought it. We've only looked at the first DVD of several and one book of a stack of different learning mate...
- My 18-month old just received this program for Christmas. It came with several books that make sounds (a book about ducks that quacks, a book with about nighttime tha...
- http://www.commercialfreechildhood.org/issues/babies.html Please read the expert policy statements about TV (including "educational" DVDs) aimed at babies and child...
Material to Use Under the Playset ( Mulch, Pebbles,Grass)
Montessori · Nanny Share · Occasional & Drop-in Care ... Anyone out there ready to give my you best advise for material to use under the playset. ...
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- Rubber mulch is the best in my opinion. The regular mulch gives slivers, the pebbles can hurt when the kids fall and the grass is ok but it will wear out especially i...
- Rubber mulch! We have it under our playset and it was more expensive ( we used 90 bags!) then we planned but it doesn't need to be replaced like regular mulch. It do...
- There is something called rubber mulch. My friend has it under her playset and it is wonderful ! There is no dust or dirt. I am not sure of the cost vbut I am sure tha...
Looking for Material to Put Under Playscape and Picnic Table
Any suggestions for a material to put under/around our playscape, picnic table and other big ... Montessori · Nanny Share · Occasional & Drop-in Care ...
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- I was looking into the same thing, we were thinking of just getting woodchips from the city since they are free, but I wasn't sure how well it would work.
- My husband and I were just talking about this last night for our play area. He cleaned the whole area out yesterday and doesn't want to put mulch again. He suggested...
- We have the black shredded rubber - it's been down now for 9 years already. I htink we've only added maybe three bags over the years. It doesn't float when the water...
Public Vs. Private - How Do You Choose?
I visited Ramsey which had great PR materials (it's a "fine arts" magnet) .... Armatage Montessori (a Minneapolis Public School) - our next door neighbors ...
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- I teach K for Minneapolis Public Schools - In Mpls, kids who turn 5 after school starts but before Halloween can be admitted early if parents choose. They require a e...
- Just wanted to give you more info on open enrollment. Open enrollment means you have the right to send your child to any public school, even if you don't live in the d...
- We're in the Burnsville dist.191 and here's there policy with kindergarten. (kinda long) Early Admittance to Kindergarten Initial admission to kinde...
Patio Cushions
May 27, 2009 ... Montessori · Nanny Share · Occasional & Drop-in Care · Preparing for First Day ... Materials for Cleaning Canvas: Bar of Fels-Naptha soap ...
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- Not sure there is much to be done for an outdoor fabric stained with mildew. You could call the manufacturor and ask. I would try a stiff scrub brush and a bleach/wa...
- Hi J., My first thought would be Shaklee's Basic G which is used to wash mold and mildew off vinyl siding, boats, boat cushions, walls, woodwork, etc. It is heavily ...
- I just did this! First, almost all of the info online uses borax. However, I could not find it and didn't want to go all over. I then found online a mixture of blea...
Granite or Composite Countertops
Montessori · Nanny Share · Occasional & Drop-in Care .... The material is stainless and non-porous. You have options on the finish; from matte to gloss. ...
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- I have had granite countertops for almost 2 years and I am sorry that I did not go with something else. One of the reasons I chose granite was for the shine, and even...
- I know a very good kitchen and bath remodeling company. K&S Kitchens & Baths. I've seen their work and it is exceptional. Their pricing is very reasonable and if yo...
- Look at manufactured quartz, too. I think it's really beautiful and trendy right now, and might (?) be a little cheaper to install than granite. (editing - maybe that...
Foot Traffic Wearing Out Our Floor!
Jul 25, 2009 ... Montessori · Nanny Share · Occasional & Drop-in Care .... between the materials in the linoleum and the materials in the rug backing. ...
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- I use bathroom rugs in my kitchen. Food does get spilled on them; however, they are small enough that I can clean them in the washer and dryer. I have three in my kitc...
- Hi J., I think you already have a great solution. I wanted to share what our "floor guy" told us about foot traffic. He said it's the tiny, tiny pieces of sa...
- I would recommend that you go to a place that sells workplace/commercial supplies and look for a mat that has a non-skid backing.....they come in different sizes and a...
Safety of Play Sand
Montessori · Nanny Share · Occasional & Drop-in Care ... Anyway, I found some play sand at Fred Meyer's made by Mutual Materials of Washington State and it ...
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- We buy our sand from safesand.com and Lakeshore Learning. Good luck!~
- I'm not sure what the controversy is but I do know that I used to go and purchase "beach sand" because it was so much cleaner for the kids to play in. You can buy it b...
- Hubby used to work there...he said at the plant they call it "Silica Sand" but he says it is washed, and is thick rough sand....don't know if that helps or not.
Playdough Recipe
Montessori · Nanny Share · Occasional & Drop-in Care · Preparing for First Day ... Materials • 2 cups peanut butter • 6 tablespoons honey ...
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- Peanut Butter Playdough Materials • 2 cups peanut butter • 6 tablespoons honey • Nonfat dry milk or milk plus flour • Cocoa or carob for chocolate fl...
- I used to know it by heart. I am a grandmother now, but it goes something like this: 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 1 tbsp Cream of Tartar I cup water (start with less a...
- This recipe is the best! Traditional Play Dough 1 cup flour 1 cup warm water 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon oil 1/4 cup salt food coloring Mi...
