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.
Getting Prepped for Preschool. When you think it's time for your child to try preschool, experts recommend doing plenty of research to find the best atmosphere to provide the benefits. Talk to the director and the teachers, and see what the preschool's goals are for children that age, says Hays. Look at the classroom and facilities, and briefly observe how comfortable the children seem to be.. Get your child ready for preschool by building anticipation instead of anxiety, Hays says.