This week we celebrated the impending return of spring and the power of seeds. We found a quiet spot and read Maybe You Might by Imogen Foxell. The group settled down after a rambunctious indoor day and seemed drawn in
Weekly Summary: Rain and the Water Cycle – Quarks – Nature Study
Today, in honor of the weather, we delved into rain and the water cycle. We began by discussing wind and air. I told them there was, at that moment, a low pressure system over Chicago. We made silly faces for
Weekly Summary: 3D Snowflakes – Quarks – Art
Today we made 3D snowflakes, 6 pieces of origami paper that required being folded into a triangle, drawing guidelines, cutting, curling, and taping. Definitely a bit labor intensive, but all the kids have it s good effort! Some finished with
Weekly Summary: Ice Melting Experiment – Electrons and Neutrons – STEM
This week, the Neutrons and Electrons did a hands on experiment with melting ice. We started out creating hypotheses about which substance melts ice best, then each set to work testing our substances using pipettes to melt ice cubes. Substances
Naturalist Report: Golden Poison Dart Frog
Name (First Name, Last Initial) Gloria B Age 7 What did you find? Golden Poison Dart Frog Where did you find it? The Shed Aquarium How did you find it? I went to the Shed Aquarium . I was looking
Book Report: Charlottes Web
The problem is Wilbur is told he is going to be turned into bacon or bbq . So he becomes dramatic and worried . And then the farm animals try and save him .
Book Report: Wonder
The conflict of the story is everyone at school is being mean to Auggie because of the way he looks. And his sister feels like she isn’t getting the attention that she needs.
Book Report: Scout is Not a Band Kid
The author of Posaune: Warrior Princess is Pristine Wong, who is almost 100 years old retiring soon and Scout fears she may even die soon. Scout’s dad won’t let her go to Almontefest in New Almonte because it’s too far away, but that’s where Pristine is having a meet-and-greet!
Book Report: AN ELEPHANT & PIGGIE BOOK- I love my new toy!
The problem starts when Gerald breaks the new toy.
Book Report: I SURVIVED the children’s blizzard, 1888
The problem is the BLIZZARD.