In these economically stressed times, schools and teachers need all the help they can get. I recently heard a parent complain about having to cover her child's soft-cover and paperback books with clear plastic contact paper. Although plastic may strike some as being not ecologically sound, books do need to be protected. When I was in school, we used brown paper grocery bags or craft paper. These days there are "book sox," stretchy cloth covers. Neither of these options may work very well on ...
Basic artistic representation is an ancient pastime-think of the cave drawings of Lascaux. Simple toys are the best, those that call out the creativity in all ages. Crayons marry these two truths in a most colorful and powerful way. Consider the myriad ways crayons can be and are used in our modern world. A study has shown the scent of crayons to be one of the most recognizable in the world. How can such an object not be infused with magic? Coloring books and crayons are enjoyed by children of ...
Uncommon instruments-from ancient times, or from countries other than our own, or those that we invent-include: • the didgeridoo-a long wooden trumpet • the daxophone-a wooden blade attached to a wooden block with contact microphones • the bubble organ-made from balloons, water, old furniture, and rain gutters • the aquaggaswack-tuned pot lids welded onto plumbing pipes Research "uncommon instruments" on the Internet for more examples, and visit www.vegetableorchestra.org for a ...
There is no denying the power of red. It is the color of fire, power, and passion. It can add energy to your spells and cure dead zones in your home. Crystals hung at the windows with red ribbons or thread ward off bad spirits and invite good into your life. Every month at around the time of the new moon (yesterday), groups of women across the country gather together under the umbrella of the Red Tent Temple Movement. No children (except for the smallest of babies) are allowed in circle, and no ...