"Children do not need to be made to learn about the world, or shown how. They want to, and they know how." -John Holt

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

The Rain Forest, revisited

My kids are obsessed with building rain forests, and have been obsessed for over a year now.

Unlike last year's model, they incorporated a camping theme into the mix this time around.Attention to detail is key, you know.Every bug, lizard and alligator was hand-selected and artfully placed.Camoflague is always required. Even more so when your tent is pink and purple.And a snake pit is highly recommended.What better way to spend a beautiful fall-smelling day than hang out with your cousins and perfecting the art that is a rain forest!?

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