tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.comments2023-06-19T07:55:59.016-07:00Montessori iciNeptunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16633808709890395812noreply@blogger.comBlogger655125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-90904469557479412662013-05-21T11:15:53.990-07:002013-05-21T11:15:53.990-07:00I love these fun and simple activities. My daughte...I love these fun and simple activities. My daughter is turning 10 months old next week and I've been trying to give her different activities. Your ideas are perfect! Plumeriatmchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705561966620012850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-70508253129201878732013-05-16T13:56:14.528-07:002013-05-16T13:56:14.528-07:00Hello Maman Neptune.
Lovely website with attentive...Hello Maman Neptune.<br />Lovely website with attentive and loving environment. I am always in search of ideas for my 18 month old whether it be activities like the light box or your polar set up in a container! Thank you truly. You are a link to many inspirational ideas and inspiring yourself so again thank you. I am at stay at home maman and really want him to feel engaged and have fun when going outside is not possible.<br />I am a Quebecoise and try to consistently speak French to him but with my husband and others around I break form... We shall see how it turns out.<br />Please, can you tell me where you found the lovely wood tap/ bassin holder for your handwashing station and the sweet clothing closet for E with the red drawers on the right. These are from your old blog. They would be a great addition if ever we can budget them in!<br />Merci merci merci.<br />SamAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14336148151313063286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-60785918440801953662013-05-15T23:33:45.722-07:002013-05-15T23:33:45.722-07:00I was wondering where you purchased the chair and ...I was wondering where you purchased the chair and bookcase from. Thanks!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15695635741320277428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-87583573377578702702013-05-15T23:33:06.176-07:002013-05-15T23:33:06.176-07:00I was wondering where the chair and bookcase are f...I was wondering where the chair and bookcase are from. I am really enjoying your lovely blog. Thanks for sharing.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15695635741320277428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-27193690285191480512013-02-23T05:22:05.705-08:002013-02-23T05:22:05.705-08:00You can get hand wash basin in many different sha...You can get <a href="http://www.33crafts.com/index.php/hand-wash-basins" rel="nofollow">hand wash basin</a> in many different shapes, sizes and colors although they used to always be white. They are normally made of vitreous china. All the leading bathroom fitting manufacturers will have one. If the room in your bathroom is limited it is often popular to use a corner sink which can fit nicely in between the other units<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10329873360807503239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-37799006263646801262013-02-21T09:10:04.342-08:002013-02-21T09:10:04.342-08:00What a great idea!What a great idea!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-14774305917271593792013-01-31T07:49:25.515-08:002013-01-31T07:49:25.515-08:00So cute! Love the bowls. My 2 yr old does the same...So cute! Love the bowls. My 2 yr old does the same thing at times. I remember I was blown away when he had spontaneously sorted his cars into groups of color, completely unprompted. Love these moments!Jen @ the mama yearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11764870232053492145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-85218232798140152672013-01-27T10:08:37.803-08:002013-01-27T10:08:37.803-08:00Thanks Lori for your comment!
I agree with your l...Thanks Lori for your comment!<br /><br />I agree with your last comment, but I have just come to see it this way. And I think it takes a while before we can see it this way. Before I was trapped in the basic art. My box has gotten bigger over time, and I now understand that yes, building is a form of art but at first, I didn't see it this way. My art box was a lot smaller.<br /><br />Thanks Kylie, and thanks for the discussion your post triggeredNeptunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633808709890395812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-83239403985432284962013-01-26T10:14:44.876-08:002013-01-26T10:14:44.876-08:00coming back to add...
“I think the possibilities ...coming back to add...<br /><br />“I think the possibilities are endless, if we can get out of the art (painting, modeling...) box.” — the (authentic) art box is a very BIG box that includes his trying to make an astronaut suit and making a launch pad out of blocks (modeling!). redefining what art is, what it does, and what it can be should be part of the process.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00268242308315862551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-14432410083273868002013-01-26T05:25:28.442-08:002013-01-26T05:25:28.442-08:00love this post. many people get hung up on the “ar...love this post. many people get hung up on the “art” aspect of reggio (and, by extension, project-based homeschooling), not understanding that the hundred languages comprise *all* of the ways a child can express and represent what he knows and what he wants to know. you have stated it beautifully here. <br /><br />before children can read and write independently, they can draw, paint, sculpt, model, dance, sing, tell stories, act, and build (and communicate in dozens of other “languages”) in order to communicate with others and express themselves. and after children master reading and writing, these other languages give their explorations and their sharing added depth and dimension.<br /><br />besides mastering the subject area or idea they are exploring, they are mastering the skills these languages require as well as the underlying mechanics of how we learn — so, three layers of learning.<br /><br />and finally, the tremendous variety of languages is inclusive to all children, regardless of talent and temperament. the painters, the storytellers, the builders, the planners — they all have a place, and all of their contributions are necessary and valued.<br /><br />thank you so much for endorsing my book! :)Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00268242308315862551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-50339926325233056772013-01-25T18:39:45.660-08:002013-01-25T18:39:45.660-08:00This was a very interesting post. Thanks for shar...This was a very interesting post. Thanks for sharing.Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02104396649786182551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-71666946153451739132013-01-25T18:34:58.495-08:002013-01-25T18:34:58.495-08:00I didn't know there were penguins in north pol...I didn't know there were penguins in north pole (or polar bears in south pole)!<br />Just kidding... great activity, very imaginative<br />XieXiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12977990870141967799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-47896199207021069652013-01-25T04:34:34.973-08:002013-01-25T04:34:34.973-08:00That is a brilliant activity! And I am amazed to s...That is a brilliant activity! And I am amazed to see how different the children' interests were. Good for them, good for you. They must have learnt a lot!Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786457605090337853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-25142098555599056642013-01-17T17:14:32.651-08:002013-01-17T17:14:32.651-08:00I really like the peg tumbler, it's on Michael...I really like the peg tumbler, it's on Michael Olaf too. <br /><br />http://michaelolaf.com/store/product395.htmlKylie D'Altonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446001613894233590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-63722744822955518272013-01-09T02:36:54.738-08:002013-01-09T02:36:54.738-08:00AAaaaaaah, so 1) I was on the right website 2) I s...AAaaaaaah, so 1) I was on the right website 2) I saw the cow lamp, but did not click on it, so I didnt see the other options. But I am afraid I will not get it, at least because the international shipping is 40$!!<br />Thanks for the link and the tip though, I will look around to see if we have something similar in France or in Germany :)Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786457605090337853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-36912705059700139602013-01-08T19:13:26.858-08:002013-01-08T19:13:26.858-08:00Most of these were found either locally, or given ...Most of these were found either locally, or given to us.<br />The peg tumbler is from TaG toys and so the letter puzzle. Check out TAG toy web site, you'll find them easily. I am not sure if they are available on Amazon.<br /><br />The number and truck puzzles I found then in a consignment store locally. The truck puzzle are melissa and doug, they might still be available.<br /><br />The Tractor is a present E received from somebody that work in that particular tractor company, the train tracks were bought locally 5 years ago, and the blocks (with the sorting activity) was a Christmas present. Finally, the plastic colored peg was also a Christmas present, but the name of the compagny is Lauri. I know they sell many version of these kits.<br /><br />I hope this helps you! Neptunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633808709890395812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-4931425412136778862013-01-08T13:00:14.381-08:002013-01-08T13:00:14.381-08:00Do you have amazon links to any of these items? I...Do you have amazon links to any of these items? I did find the peg thing. Thanks!<br />Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16852851485958507136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-37657836383229349742013-01-08T10:45:46.255-08:002013-01-08T10:45:46.255-08:00Fred, look here: http://www.homeopathiebebe.com/ac...Fred, look here: http://www.homeopathiebebe.com/accessoires-1/pour-maman/lampe-del-2-en-1-html.html<br /><br />There are other options then doggys...Cow, and other things too.<br /><br />HTH :)Neptunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633808709890395812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-78318988231778758742013-01-08T08:30:31.683-08:002013-01-08T08:30:31.683-08:00Hmmm I've tried to have a look online for Le C...Hmmm I've tried to have a look online for Le Capucin, got on a website about natural things for the house (could sound like the right one), but no Doggy lamp to be seen though.Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786457605090337853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-12042902561012580412013-01-08T06:30:55.530-08:002013-01-08T06:30:55.530-08:00Ikea was my next choice, but I was happy with what...Ikea was my next choice, but I was happy with what I found here. I got it at Le Capucin. I am not sure whether they sell these product online, but they sell other things, so they might ship this as well.<br /><br />The biggest feature was that it could be used as a reading lamp. I had another glowing lamp, but the amount of light was not enough to provide a good reading light. So Doggy really fits the bill perfectly!<br /><br /><br />Neptunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633808709890395812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-42786449128316329612013-01-08T03:44:09.608-08:002013-01-08T03:44:09.608-08:00Lovely doggy :) We use a lamp from Ikea http://www...Lovely doggy :) We use a lamp from Ikea http://www.ikea.com/de/de/catalog/products/90150976/ It does need plugging to charge, but can then be used without the cable which is what we will do once our daughter gets out of her baby-bed. I love how it glows and change colour, but you can also set it on one particular colour if you prefer.<br />I like how your doggy can be used as reading lamp though. Where did you find it?Fredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786457605090337853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-19525452308839753052013-01-04T14:06:29.742-08:002013-01-04T14:06:29.742-08:00Rachel, thanks for providing a link! I hope you g...Rachel, thanks for providing a link! I hope you guys like it as much as we do!<br /><br />Kylie, X received it last Christmas, yes, he was 6 at the time. But M plays with it regularly, and she is 5 1/2.<br />I am sure Casper would love this! It is such an amazing toy. When it is time to play at something all together, this often gets out.<br />I am planning many additions to this. It is probably the most expensive toy I have purchased, and yet I don't mind adding to it one bit.<br /><br />I was not sure to go whether with the cugolino for X at first, or really jump with this one. I am glad that I did go with this set, but it is too advanced for E. Cugolino is the best choice for him now. I think M would also be better off with the cugolino, but she is at the start of being able to use the coboro independently.<br /><br />Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!Neptunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16633808709890395812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-68501135897734783302012-12-29T16:43:14.964-08:002012-12-29T16:43:14.964-08:00I love the stars. Best wishes to you and your fami...I love the stars. Best wishes to you and your family in 2013!Kylie D'Altonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446001613894233590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-19524750818144899052012-12-29T16:41:18.334-08:002012-12-29T16:41:18.334-08:00The large container for cleaning the brush is a go...The large container for cleaning the brush is a good idea. We've always used jars but this is a great adaption for a younger child. For my youngest we've used a different brush for a different colour but this is good preparation/methodology for painting when older. Does E dry the brush too?Kylie D'Altonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446001613894233590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141474491645750310.post-62088855089267047022012-12-29T16:35:54.410-08:002012-12-29T16:35:54.410-08:00Thanks for the link Rachel, you saved me looking a...Thanks for the link Rachel, you saved me looking around!<br /><br />Neptune, This was a gift for X when he was 6? It's going on my list for my 6 year old in 2013! Thank you for posting. It makes a lot of difference to see a review from someone you trust and to see it being used. I love the third pic with the marble in motion!Kylie D'Altonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18446001613894233590noreply@blogger.com