Nature study

This week we are focusing on nature study.

It is turning into late spring/early summer and we 

are turning toward our busy pond and the garden.
We have been reading many stories to match our theme.

We are still spending our time outdoors as much 

as we possibly can.  Watching and discussing all the wildlife.

The geese had their babies, but wouldn't let me have a picture.

 Tillie received this beautiful violet from her Grandma Spike.
This flower inspired us to celebrate May day with our neighbors.

 The kids picked out these flowers and we made cards.

Then, they secretly placed them on doorsteps :)

Happy May Day!!!


We also worked on penmanship.

Matthew still needs a little practice on some of
the letters.  We are still going to practice them as often
as we can.  I tried to tie it together by using spring words
and making a springtime word find too.

We also did an unusual art project this week.
We used very heavy painting paper, then
collected dandelions, flowers, leaves and grasses.
Taking these natural items and rubbed them on our paper
to do a "painting".

We also made dandelion crowns and felt very festive.

Tom made a lot of tree house progress!!

He created these little perches in the branches

Matthew was asked to play goalie during his hockey game.
He loved it and got to wear this very cool helmet.

next week is more nature/science

until then
~blessings