tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post5978331111042289132..comments2024-02-02T07:13:37.313-06:00Comments on Like Merchant Ships: Field guidesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-12714247995455500302007-04-19T15:20:00.000-05:002007-04-19T15:20:00.000-05:00What a great question...one I have been wondering ...What a great question...one I have been wondering about as well. I have older boys that I would trust to play with the nature table things (arranging and re-arranging) gently, but I also have a two year old who is constantly destroying things they make. Looking forward to lots of suggestions. And thanks for the mention about my garbage table score!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-31592445427885264252007-04-19T10:05:00.000-05:002007-04-19T10:05:00.000-05:00We keep a nature BOX. I use a clear shoebox from ...We keep a nature BOX. I use a clear shoebox from walmart for .88 and we put our treasures in there. It is see thru and easily accessible but keeps the little hands OUT of it !!!TheNormalMiddlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12331429075393644206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-34395010534253004872007-04-19T08:34:00.000-05:002007-04-19T08:34:00.000-05:00What a creative mom you are! I have no idea how t...What a creative mom you are! I have no idea how to solve the dilemma of smaller children who might dabble in<BR/>the nature display. What about setting it at adult level and then helping your older kids get up and see it once or twice a day?Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13429722263321739095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-12441454095919479022007-04-18T11:04:00.000-05:002007-04-18T11:04:00.000-05:00FYI, Peterson also publishes a field guide color-i...FYI, Peterson also publishes a field guide color-in book. The butterflies one I have has 150 stickers for color reference, excellent line drawings and info on that species and its habbitat. Mine is 64 pages printed on heavy paper. I think I paid $5 for it from CBD. I purchased it as a gift for my naturalist daughter. I remember seeing birds, insects, trees, and wilflowers color-in books as well. -MelissaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-32745856655700237742007-04-18T09:59:00.000-05:002007-04-18T09:59:00.000-05:00If you find out, let me know! I wonder the same th...If you find out, let me know! I wonder the same thing about Montessori-style open shelves of work. My kids love nothing more than taking everything within reach out and incorporating it all into a grand feast or shopping expedition or just something to stand on.Queen of Carrotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03193758647591339890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-8345036177771526652007-04-18T09:56:00.000-05:002007-04-18T09:56:00.000-05:00How about a shadow box? Both children can enjoy lo...How about a shadow box? Both children can enjoy looking at their treasures yet they are not open to being eaten or grabbed.<BR/>Good Luck,<BR/>GretchenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12364613.post-32076112532256893162007-04-18T09:45:00.000-05:002007-04-18T09:45:00.000-05:00I've been trying to think through this same proble...I've been trying to think through this same problem. We have a sofa table that is about the right height for Levi and Brenna and, so long as things are pushed toward the back of the table, Jack can't quite reach them. I just cleared it off the other day to make it a space for lego building (although sometimes the big kids want Jack to do demolition!), but I think I'll find a new spot for legos and do something "nicer" on the table since it's very visable and really part of the living room, not the playroom.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142994274994642731noreply@blogger.com