Monthly Archives: February 2012

Baby Lit Bits

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Angie

Is your baby ignoring you?  Don’t worry – it’s not personal.  Listening is one of the most important skills we can build in learning to make sense of what is going on around us.  But, if you’ve been around any … Continue reading →

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Food Friday

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Liza

Did you know Thomas Jefferson invented the dumbwaiter?  The dumbwaiter is a type of hand-pulled elevator used to bring food from one floor to another. Join us on Food Fridays to learn about the things we eat (or don’t want … Continue reading →

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Thinker Thursday

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Liza

Did you know archaeologists believe humans invented the paintbrush around 30,000 BC?  The famous cave paintings at Altamuira, Spain and Lascaux, France are thought to be partly created with paintbrushes.  These brushes may have been nothing more than sticks with … Continue reading →

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