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 Classroom. When our children arrive, they find their name sticks on their circle time stools and place them in the name chartâs envelope. (This picture was taken before the children decorated the stick.) This is a great visual for the children to see who is in class and who is absent.
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.