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Become an Eco-Healthy Child Care Endorsed Program
EHCC is the only national program working to deliver technical assistance, training, and resources to childcare professionals on reducing...
Sandra Cole
Mar 131 min read
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Air Succulents
I ordered my air plants from Amazon. I use a spray bottle and spray them twice a week. To make the holders I used: two sizes of twine,...
Sandra Cole
Jun 10, 20181 min read
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Our Building Area/Stage
My brother was once again the builder (good to know people that can help). He used landscape timbers for the bottom foundation, then...
Sandra Cole
Jun 10, 20181 min read
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Our Mud Kitchen
It helps when you know someone who has stuff just lying around. My parents live in the country and since they are good about not...
Sandra Cole
Jun 10, 20181 min read
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Our New Garden
I purchased the kit (all the hardware and the plan guide) for $199 on Amazon. The lumber was purchased separately. We lined it in...
Sandra Cole
Jun 10, 20181 min read
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DIIY Table Top Light Box
Step 1: Gather your supplies...You will need 2 12X12 scrapbook paper storage totes (found at your local craft supply store), aluminum...
Sandra Cole
Mar 13, 20182 min read
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DIY Up-Cycling
Visit your local hardware store (I went to Menards) and get paint samples for free. I usually pick up two of each sample so that I can...
Sandra Cole
Mar 13, 20182 min read
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How to Make an Upcycled Fairy House
I saw this idea on a HGTV Facebook post. I had a little tykes barn and decided to give it a try. I bought the pebbles at the dollar...
Sandra Cole
Mar 9, 20181 min read
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Wooden Signs for the Outdoor Play Space
My dad had originally cut these for me to use in the block area outdoors. But they were the perfect size for signs. They are fairly...
Sandra Cole
Mar 9, 20181 min read
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How to Make a Stable Floor for the Block Area
While my carpet is not super fluffy, it was an uneven and wobbly play area for the children for block play. I had seen many Pinterest...
Sandra Cole
Mar 9, 20181 min read
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Become a NAFCC Accredited Program
I first became accredited in 2005. I have continued to keep my certification up-to-date. I feel it validates me as a professional and...
Sandra Cole
Feb 23, 20183 min read
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Become a Nature Explore Certified Program
This was the plaque I received when I became Nature Explore Certified in 2017. You can find my STORY about my Nature Explore Certified...
Sandra Cole
Feb 23, 20181 min read
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Alphabet Rocks
Alphabet Rocks – I wanted to find rocks that were flat and that were big enough so they wouldn’t be considered a choking hazard. So while...
Sandra Cole
Feb 12, 20181 min read
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Electrician's Spool converted into a small table
This was a fun project. I contacted a friend of mine that donated two smaller spools to my program. Step 1: I purchased a pre-cut wooden...
Sandra Cole
Feb 12, 20181 min read
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Outdoor Gathering Area
This space is used for a gathering area for the kids (or a fort/playhouse). I went to Menards to look for ways to create a natural play...
Sandra Cole
Feb 12, 20182 min read
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Music Wall
For this project I purchased a wooden garden trellis at, you guessed it, Menards. I also purchased metal stakes, nuts and bolts, zip ties...
Sandra Cole
Feb 12, 20181 min read
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Decoration for the Reading Area
I created this decoration to place in my library area. It gives it a more natural cozy, cabin-like feel and it replaced a set of...
Sandra Cole
Feb 12, 20181 min read
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Funny Faces
If you go to www.rightbrainedmom.com there are a ton of free printables. For this activity I printed off the “Human Facial Features...
Sandra Cole
Feb 12, 20181 min read
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Acorn Counting
If you go to www.rightbrainedmom.com there are a ton of free printables. For this activity I printed off the “Acorn...
Sandra Cole
Feb 12, 20181 min read
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