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Books Review: Two Resources for Summer Fun
Some of the most delightful resources for parents interested in children’s activities, birthday parties, or holiday and festival crafts are published by Floris Books, in Edinborough, Scotland. I’ve personally used many of the Floris books for craft activities as they have such creative ideas, colorful photos and illustrations and easy-to-follow instruction. I wish owned these [Read more...]
Posted in News and Announcements, Pam's Perspectives Also tagged Beach, Birthday, Book reviews, Children, Decorations, Games, Holiday, Nature, Parties, Play, Seasons, Theater, Travel Comments closed
Happy May Day
May Day can be a such a special day in a family and at school. My first recollection of celebrating May Day was in a local preschool where we 4-year-olds went around a simple May Pole each holding a ribbon. I was dressed in a handmade costume—a robin. I still remember the feelings of awkwardness [Read more...]
Posted in News and Announcements, Pam's Perspectives Also tagged Celebrations, Crafts, Family Life, Nature, Spring Comments closed
Book Review: “The Nature Connection”
The crickets felt it was their duty to warn everybody that summertime cannot last forever. Even on the most beautiful days in the whole year, the crickets spread the rumor of sadness and change. —E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web I’m starting this entry in mid-August outdoors in my garden. Here in New England, the hot [Read more...]
Posted in News and Announcements, Pam's Perspectives Also tagged Artists, Author, Book reviews, Children, Drawing, Environment, Family Life, Garden, Homeschool, Journal, Nature, Nature Study, New England, Outdoors, Seasons, Simplified Chinese, Sketches, Storey Publishing, Summer, Writing Comments closed
It’s Spring—Go Outdoors!
Spring has finally arrived in New England. Many of us have been indoors far too long—avoiding the perils of icy sidewalks or muddy trails and puddles. Two weeks ago I heard the song birds just before the dawn. Those of us who have a home office are freed from commuter traffic, but may also spend [Read more...]
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Real Grass for your Easter or Spring Basket