Spork-like utensils, such as the terrapin fork or ice cream fork, have been manufactured since the late 19th century; patents for spork-like designs date back to at least 1874, and the word spork was registered as a trademark in the US and the UK decades later.
How to set up a preschool room or space. You can easily make a room in your house, a playroom or even a section of a bedroom or living room into a preschool area for you child. The main thing to remember is to make everything easily accessible to your child.
Build A School House Bank. 1  Start a project with the kids that you can take to the bank! 2  With the School House Bank Workshop at The Home Depot, teach them the basics of working with tools, while letting them take pride in building a functional object to keep. All kid get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. 2  Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron and pin. 3  Kids Workshop activities are scheduled on a first come/first served basis.