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Green Gorilla: Create a Natural Thanksgiving Centerpieceecochildsplay.com » Eco Child's Play - Nov 16, 2008 Editor’s note: The following post originally appeared on Green Gorilla. “Gorilla in the Greenhouse” is an action-packed animated web show that inspires kids to take real-world steps towards a healthier environment. The … Also tagged: thanksgiving, holidays, environment, kids, nature |
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National Toy Hall of Fame Inducts The Stick: Is There a Better Toy?ecochildsplay.com » Eco Child's Play - Nov 10, 2008 The stick has been added to the National Toy Hall of Fame. It joins the 2005 inductee, cardboard box as free “toys” that incite a child’s imagination. “It’s very open-ended, all-natural, the perfect price - there … Also tagged: kids, toys, stick, parenting, cardboard box, national toy hall of fame, best toys |
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The Lessons of Sand Playecochildsplay.com » Eco Child's Play - Nov 8, 2008 Editor’s note: The following post was written by Professor Elkind, chief scientific advisor for Just Ask Baby. David Elkind is currently Professor Emeritus of Child Development at Tufts University. He was formerly … Also tagged: health, kids, nature, sand, parenting, child development, professor elkind |
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Study Finds Bikes Only Second to Cars in Childhood Injuriesecochildsplay.com » Eco Child's Play - Nov 7, 2008 The green movement has espoused the use of bicycles as a carbon-neutral form of transportation. Health experts suggest bicycle riding can combat childhood obesity. A new report reveals an estimated 389,300 children … Also tagged: health, cycling, pediatrics, kids, transportation, bicycles, bike riding |
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From Black and Orange to Red and Green: What happened to November?ecochildsplay.com » Eco Child's Play - Nov 1, 2008 There’s something about November that always make me a little crazy, and I’m not talking about leaf blowers. It’s all that Christmas cheer! If you walked into a mall today or turned on your TV, I’m sure you noticed … Also tagged: children s books and 38 literature |
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New Endangered Species Poster for Kids from the United States Fish and Wildlife Serviceecochildsplay.com » Eco Child's Play - Oct 28, 2008 With a background as an art activist that cares deeply for endangered species, I am pleased to present this darling poster from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, which illustrates some of our planet’s most threatened … Also tagged: education, science, endangered species, endangered species list, us fish and wildlife service, endangered species act, running buffalo clover, endangered species poster, spectacled eider, black warrior waterdog |
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Recess or Ritalin: Which Would You Chose for your Child?ecochildsplay.com » Eco Child's Play - Oct 27, 2008 I find two trends in education alarming: the growing number of schools that eliminate recess and physical education programs and the large number of children on Ritalin for attention problems. As a teacher, I can’t … Also tagged: health, education, play, adhd, schools, recess, add, ritalin |
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Puddlegear PVC Free Kids Raingearecochildsplay.com » Eco Child's Play - Oct 22, 2008 I was happy when I got an email about PVC free raingear for kids. So much of the raingear available is made from thick PVC, and you can smell it. Gortex is made from the chemicals used in Teflon. So what’s a green … Also tagged: vinyl, pvc, raingear, clothing and 38 fashion, eco friendly raingear |
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Raising Good Environmentalists: Do You Zoo?ecochildsplay.com » Eco Child's Play - Oct 21, 2008 We zoo. We’re lucky enough to live an hour from the Indianapolis Zoo, and it’s the regular destination for a day trip when preschool is canceled, or dad’s got a day off of work, or a co-parent just absolutely has to … Also tagged: zoo, animal welfare, ethic, you can save the planet, indianapolis zoo |
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Prevent Wintertime Nature Deficit Disorder with Natural Pod’s Puddlegear Rain Wearecochildsplay.com » Eco Child's Play - Oct 16, 2008 If you live in the Pacific Northwest, you can’t let rain stop you from going outside. My family hikes, gardens, and frolics in the continual rain of the winter months. Outfitting my kids for our wet adventures is a … Also tagged: rain, nature, outdoor play, natural pod, rain gear, clothing and 38 fashion |