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Figuring out what seeds need to sprout

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Peggy Ashbrook

Do seeds need soil to sprout? Many people would say yes. Preschool children may know, or at least are able to recite, that plants need “dirt,” water, and sunshine to grow. Left out is plants’ need for air—a developmentally appropriate … Continue reading →

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Finding books about systems in cold weather

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Peggy Ashbrook

In cold weather children’s systems of clothing for comfort may become more complicated with added parts of boots, leg warmers, mittens, scarves, hats and coats with multiple fastenings. Reading a book aloud during the time it takes children to get dressed … Continue reading →

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