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oregonjen

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3. As a former preschool teacher, I completely agree

Reply to Ron Obvious (Original post)

Wed Oct 28, 2020, 11:40 AM

Oct 2020

I learned this during my years as a preschool teacher. So many reasons outdoor in the dirt digging/playing is a must for young children. Picking one’s nose is another yucky, but immune system building activity. 😀

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As a former preschool teacher, I completely agree oregonjen Oct 2020 #3

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