http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Alycia+Shapiro Advice Alycia Shapiro Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=452286&ca=Advice With the winter break fast approaching, it's time to plan for the new year. That means clearing out clutter from classrooms and finding new ways to stay organized and tidy. Papers from the first half of the year are likely piled high, art projects are overflowing from bins, and floors and walls need... Home Management Alycia Shapiro Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=440760&ca=Home+Management Part of designing the perfect waiting room, is creating a personalized space for children. And while toys play a very important role, they are not the only factor that will determine your success. Atmosphere is based on more than just the diversions that are available; children's furniture and rugs... Education Alycia Shapiro Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=434124&ca=Education Most school furniture is functional and should not be a distraction to students. Quality furniture should look good and last year after year. The less distractions in a classroom the better, however, you can make your classroom look really nice by providing attractive wood desks, cubbies, storage an... Advice Alycia Shapiro Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=427690&ca=Advice Is the only thing that keeps kids occupied in your lobby old magazines? Are you tired of hearing parents begging their children to calm down or be quiet while you're waiting for the doctor? Although the benefits of providing quality waiting room toys should be apparent to most business owners where... Advice Alycia Shapiro Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=415092&ca=Advice There has been much reported about the possible side effects of a poorly made synthetic rug. So much so, that over the past several years, people have been afraid to purchase inexpensive synthetic rugs. Today, that fear is without much merit. Synthetic rugs are still a popular choice. They are safe,... Arts and Crafts Alycia Shapiro Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=411942&ca=Arts+and+Crafts Fostering art within students is an important aspect of teaching in the classroom. Art gives students an outlet to be creative, express themselves, and show what they have learned. It also helps to bridge connections between different concepts. Having an area in the classroom for art is important. T... Family Concerns Alycia Shapiro Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=399917&ca=Family+Concerns All children love having time to play with toys. It is essential to their growth and development. However, for kids with special needs, playing with toys is vital to helping them feel in control of their environment and increasing their ability to problem solve. Sometimes, play time is all that is a... Advice Alycia Shapiro Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=399387&ca=Advice An inviting, cozy classroom is essential for students of any age. A chaotic and cluttered classroom can be very distracting to many students and makes it difficult for learning to take place. Not only is a cozy classroom important for learning, it is also an important part of making students feel sa... Advice Alycia Shapiro Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=397500&ca=Advice Waiting room toys are an investment in your business, and for that reason you want to choose the right ones for young ones who are patients, siblings or waiting for their parents during examinations or while meeting with a sales person. Play tables are excellent because they can keep children of all... Education Alycia Shapiro Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=395689&ca=Education An organized classroom is a well run classroom. Many students have trouble learning in a cluttered, unorganized setting. Parents, as well, like to come into a classroom that is well organized and where everything has a place. This is easier said than done in a busy Kindergarten classroom. Kindergart...