Monthly Archives: September 2008

Sweet Adam

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Gail

This photo was taken earlier this summer but I just came across it again and cropped it close.  I love it.  Adam was adding his bold stroke of yellow to our oversized “canvas”.  I love seeing the kids in their … Continue reading →

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All for Pie and Pie for All

Posted on September 19, 2008 by Gail

[singlepic=15,400,500] From st apple pie I found the cutest book in the library and had to plan a project around it.  The story is about a grandma cat that makes an apple pie and serves it to her family; there’s … Continue reading →

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Camp Smiling Tree 9.12.08: Itsy Bitsy Spiders

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Gail

Itsy Bitsy spiders……we hunted for these oak galls then transformed them into spiders!! Everyone had a chance to sample the Swiss chard and green beans too. It’s too cool for water play so we have rice hulls and bird seed … Continue reading →

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Vegetable Garden Tasting

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Gail

Today Caroline had a first at camp; she ate a green bean! We picked beans and sampled them raw as well as steamed. Rosalie tasted several herbs in the garden, basil, tarragon, sage, mint, of course green beans and no … Continue reading →

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Smiling Tree Camp — As much FUN for Parents as for Kids

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Gail

Things are a little quiet here at Smiling Tree.  I’m getting ready to set the dates for summer camp (June through September) and playing with ideas for activities.  I’m keeping busy with my nanny work and teaching children’s  yoga at 4 different … Continue reading →

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