Miscellaneous

It has been quite a challenge to pack 'home' into boxes.  Packing can be a nightmare with a 9 month old around because Claire, the 9 month old,  has mastered the art of unpacking.  She is able to open any box or carton using her four upper or lower teeth.  She can undo anything for example she will topple over a basket full of socks, toys or little objects, she can pull  clothes out of the suitcase one by one.  You could observe and find that there is some great force driving her to do this as she constructs herself.  My efforts to teach her to put things back into a basket or bag are vain. "She is not there yet!" She is just now beginning to associate signs with actions or feelings.  Yesterday she made the sign for pain when she fell during her attempt to stand up.

I have bought some very small objects from Michael's. You must check out 'Toob' hand painted objects, I was fascinated by their Seven Wonders of The World.  Here is the web address www.safariltd.com.  I hope to find many interesting materials in India but there are some exceptional materials which will be difficult to find there.  I am also looking for sequencing books and small puzzles. 

I am looking forward to bringing some positive contributions in the field of education in India.  There is so much to be done.