Have you seen any baby animals this spring? I haven't been out much, but I have seen baby lambs, tiny rabbits, and little frogs. There are nests in all of my birdhouses in my yard. Spring is time for baby animals. Do you want to see some? Here is ... [Read More]
A cicada is not a grasshopper :: May 8
Did you think a cicada was a grasshopper? I thought they were more closely related than they are. They are definitely in different bug families. The grasshoppers have stronger legs and can jump much farther, and the cicada has wide set eyes and a ... [Read More]
Playing and Learning at Home :: May 7
Back in the fall I didn't talk about Vincent Van Gogh during our art show because I was saving it for a whole unit in the spring. When I lived in Portland, Oregon I had the good fortune of living next to an artist who studied Van Gogh and focused her ... [Read More]
Playing and Learning at Home :: May 6
Let's finish up our human body model today. What does your body need? A few more organs? Let's make a liver and kidneys together, and then ask your child what his or her body needs. I've seen children get magically creative their model, layering ... [Read More]
Playing and Learning at Home :: May 4
How's your stomach feeling today? Is it full? Is it hungry? Do you know what your stomach looks like in there? Today we are going to add a stomach to our human body model. Your stomach is shaped kind of like this. The journey your food ... [Read More]
Playing and Learning at Home :: May Day
It's May 1, and traditionally a celebration of Spring. Dances, singing, and cake are traditionally part of the celebration. Would you like to make a May Day basket to share with someone you love? All you need is some thick paper and something to ... [Read More]
Playing and Learning at Home :: April 30
Let's learn about our brain's today. Did you know that your brain is your boss? Where is your brain? Here's a good overview of your brain that I think you'll like. You could make a brain headband for yourself, or just create a brain for your ... [Read More]
Playing and Learning at Home :: April 29
We need to go back to the skeleton today. Look at the model human body that you started on Monday. Have you made a spine. Let's look at some X rays and think about how our spine is designed. Did you know that your spine contains your spinal cord? ... [Read More]
Playing and Learning at Home :: April 28
Good morning friends! Are you ready to learn a little more about YOUR human body? First, I wanted to remember to tell you a story. I went to school yesterday to do some cleaning. It was so quiet there without you. It was so quiet that there was a ... [Read More]
Playing and Learning at Home :: April 27
Some of us have really been looking forward to learning about the human body. We love playing doctor, nurse, and veterinarian in the Honeybee's class. Dramatic play gives children an opportunity to explore and sort through their own thoughts and ... [Read More]
