Distance Learning---Having Fun Playing, Learning New Skills and Hiking!

Playing in the rain and mud can always be so much FUN!!!! R. knows, right R.?

C. built this birdfeeder all by himself. I bet the birds love it (and YOU!!!)

WOW! C. learned to jump rope! It looks like so much FUN!!!!

The M. family all created a dot from this week's project, The Dot. They look really cool! I am going to duplicate all of them and install in my own studio. 

While hiking, G. and her brother Z. found a tree that was eaten by a beaver(s). Wow! Please hug that tree! What a cool find though!

Hi G.! It looks like you found a very cool place for a picture. It looks so MAGICAL!

Challenge-Create a Fish or Sea Creature -- 2-D and 3-D

 A. sewed his dolphin.

 K. used a variety of materials to create her scary shark.

 C. used watercolors to create a fish in the deep blue sea.

 K. with her scary shark.

B. used seashells and sea glass to decorate her whale. puppet.

Earth Week---The Lorax---Hugging Trees Makes You Happier!

As part of Earth Week, we always read The Lorax and encourage the children to hug and care for trees. Each child picks a tree during Forest Friday that they can run and hug each time we go outside. We teach them that trees are very valuable and provide oxygen for us to breathe so we can think clearly, run fast, and swim for a long time. This year, due to our distance learning, it is especially important to get outside and hug trees and breathe the fresh air every day. And for your information, there is scientific evidence, in the book, Blinded by Science by Matthew Silverstone, that,"hugging a tree increases levels of the hormone oxytocin. This hormone is responsible for feeling calm and emotional bonding. When hugging a tree, the hormones serotonin and dopamine make you feel happier."    

Trees, trees, trees!!!! WE LOVE TREES!! G. found a great one to climb.

  Look at that C's smile---GO HUG A TREE!

Enjoying Family Time

 G. is helping to make coffee cake. 

 E. and her daddy take a nice stroll at the beach.

 E. enjoying a snack. You look so happy!

E. and G. rode their bikes to watch the sunset.🌉🌊

Distance Learning--Day 5--Spring Has Sprung!!

As part of our science lesson, the children were asked to go outside and find all the new plants/items they could find that indicate spring has finally arrived.

C. found and picked some daffodils. 🌿🌻🌿

C. also found a hedgerow of forsythia blooming so colorfully.🌿💛🌿

T's. daffodils are still buds, but ready to burst open and bring cheer and enjoyment to the world.🌿🌻🌿

G. found some gorgeous blooming heather. It is so colorful! A nice way to start spring.🌿🌺🌿

G. also looks very proud of his blooming Magnolia tree. It is beautiful! A sure sign of spring! 🌳🌸🌳

And look at what T. found!!! An egg sac of a......any guesses??? Yes, you are correct! A praying mantis. So cool!🌿💚🌿

The World Under A Rock.

After viewing go look under a rock in your yard? See if you can find anything from the video. If it rains today, look under one tomorrow. Draw a picture of what you found.

Creating Terrariums For Our Earthworm

 The T. family really got into this project. It became a family affair. Everyone added lots of wo to S.'s terrarium. Looking great T. family!

 A. holding his terrarium.

G. created a homey little terrarium where I am definitely sure his worms are very happy!