For some reason I had always thought people were saying “modge podge”. I’m still learning about the amazing qualities of this stuff. [amazon_link asins=’B0018N96CG’ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’wormlets-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’ff831cff-c1ba-11e7-be17-c721a9fa9b64′] They have several different formulas now, and I picked up a couple bottles of the outdoor version. I plan on using it as a top coat, but I haven’t […]
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Eye Protection
I made it a rule that children always have to wear eye protection when working with any tool. We have several of these, and they are great. I can leave them on the table and they can put them on with no hassle. Occasionally though there are some kids with very small heads which is […]
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Ladybug Rug
This blanket is great. I use this to define a designated spot in the outdoor classroom so the preschoolers always know where to go during class. It is water resistant. Note: our first one was eaten by rats, so make sure to store it somewhere safe! It comes with a “storage bag” but as you can […]
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[amazon_textlink asin=’B00NP8GYVS’ text=’*photo ‘ template=’ProductLink’ store=’wormlets-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’61cfdbac-c1b6-11e7-94a2-b7d1d63b690d’] At the 2016 NAEYC conference a presenter used something like this to signal transition small group discussions back to the large group. loved it so much I had to get one! I use it top gather the kids back to the lady bug rug when they are […]
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[amazon_link asins=’B008AF1NHQ’ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’wormlets-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’e8c6235a-c1b5-11e7-a3ce-73f5eb154f95′] I remember first buying Goop up in the Pacific Northwest at G.I. Joes. It is a great rubberized waterproof compound that I used on my hiking boots. I used this stuff to varying degree on the sculptures last year. It STINKS though, so make sure to have plenty […]
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[amazon_textlink asin=’B000077CQ0′ text=’http://amzn.to/2zf3wOi’ template=’ProductLink’ store=’wormlets-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’13b3ef07-c1b5-11e7-8af7-ad27bad687ad’] I bought this because it is inexpensive and had great reviews. I put this together quite easily after watching the video on youtube. What I like about this is that I can store it out of the way. Plus the preschool has an area where I work outside […]
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[amazon_link asins=’B011W7ADP6′ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’wormlets-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’6dcced19-c1b4-11e7-8f33-e361569b9047′] These are great. I bought 12 for $15 and then added a few more. I gave them a bit of outside durability by painting them with acrylic paint. I had 2 for each color of the rainbow plus 2 gray and 2 brown. My original plan was to put […]
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In researching types of saws to get I discovered that a jigsaw is the most useful. It can make curved cuts and circles, and most importantly be turned into a make-shift band saw! [amazon_link asins=’B00OJ72LHK’ template=’ProductCarousel’ store=’wormlets-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’c6157b24-c1b4-11e7-8f3c-4165e3fdcfd1′] This one was pretty inexpensive about $30 and I purchased some extra blades too $15 & […]
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Bugzooka
https://www.amazon.com/BugZooka-WB100-Bug-Catcher-Vacuum/dp/B004OHAK5K/ This device is great. I can leave it outside and I don’t have to worry about changing any batteries or batteries leaking. It works as a sort of button released pump. You press down the plunger and it compresses air and when you press the button it releases the plunger, sucking up anything into […]
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[amazon_link asins=’B00CAO5Z0E’ template=’ProductAd’ store=’wormlets-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’e3ce67bc-c1ac-11e7-a48d-03196786a723′] I had been borrowing one exactly like this from the school’s maintenance team. I bought one for only us since we often use it to vacuum up the little pebbles that are under the climbing wall. It works well, but it is LOUD. Especially if you have to sit […]
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