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Comment on LEGO Friends vs. LEGO Education: What’s the lesson here? by Erin @mktgchildhood

Erin @mktgchildhood — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:16:37 +0000

I shared to commercials with my sons, too. They thought the LEGO friends kits looked very simple.

Comment on LEGO Friends vs. LEGO Education: What’s the lesson here? by Beth

Beth — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:05:25 +0000

Thanks for the great article. I had never seen the commercial before and was amazed at the lack of emphasis on building and creativity.

Comment on Reasonable Risks by Geralyn

Geralyn — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:54:45 +0000

That is a great story! Thanks for sharing, Ann.

Comment on Reasonable Risks by Ann

Ann — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:24:48 +0000

When I was 5 (in the late 70s), I pestered my dad so much during a blizzard that, after consulting with my mother, he finally agreed to let me out. It was dark and the wind was blowing the snow around something fierce, so he tied the washing line to my waist and another rope to my younger brother’s waist and sent us out while he stood in the sidedoor with the lines.

My brother made it as far as the edge of the house, maybe 20 feet, before turning back. I made it all the way to the garage, about 60 feet and was quite happily ‘building’ a snow fort by tunneling in a drift when my dad became concerned and dragged me back into the house.

I guess he and my mother thought I’d learn a lesson about actions and consequences. What they learned was that I was ridiculously stubborn and didn’t have a lot of sense when I got an idea in my head. It’s a treasured memory now though and a story that the family loves to tell.

Comment on What is the Big Deal About Blocks? by Geralyn

Geralyn — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:29:29 +0000

Thanks for sharing! I just added my comment to the terrific conversation at Newburghedinfo. Yes, the NY Times article was wonderful to read (even if I didn’t get quoted – LOL!)Excellent seeing unit blocks showcased in mainstream media. I do hope the resurgence of block play positive trend coming back. Of course, there were many public schools such as Central Park East in NYC – that never abandoned blocks in the first place. They have block building through grade 5.

Comment on What is the Big Deal About Blocks? by Newburghedinfo

Newburghedinfo — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 19:46:15 +0000

I mentioned this post over at newburghedinfo and that has led to some debate about the merits of Smartboards. Someone just pointed out this recent NYT article: With Blocks, Educators Go Back to Basics.

Comment on Thankful for blankets! by Geralyn

Geralyn — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:27:36 +0000

And don’t forget TRUCE Toy Selection Guide for 2011-2012 now available at truceteachers.org
http://truceteachers.org/guides.htm

Comment on Thankful for blankets! by Christine Gerzon

Christine Gerzon — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 00:26:09 +0000

Thanks for this article, Geralyn. I always use a blanket and a stick in my workshops to show that a toy does not have to come from the toy department. A toy is anything child uses as a prop for his/her inventive creative play!

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