Wind, Science, and Rocks

not sure why the scientists are so solemn. Except for one!

 This is our science, making a rain gauge, and a wind gauge...we found the ideas in a science experiment book, and gave it a try. The children tried their hand at lining up the tape. On it's way to the "weather station", the rain gauge got a try in the sink, and was filled with water, filled a bit with soap, then rocks, and finally was emptied and placed on the ground. The wind gauge lost it's arrow a few times, but finally we set the gauges in rocks. We'll check on them later! It was a muddy, moody walk at first, but when we came in there were definitely more smiles.
Until Next Time,
Michele

heading out!

the wind gauge moved a bit, and the children tried moving with the arrow

weather watching

should we cross here?

should we cross here?

should we cross here? or just toss some stuff in there?

rocks

for standing

and standing

and standing

and standing

we are very good at crossing bridges

one at a time, keep moving

take care of your friend

jump and run!

let's try this swing today

take a picture of me with one foot up!

take my picture sitting up here!

Getting Brave!

heading out!

climbing

horse hoof

a favorite tree

listening

an "enemy train" according to the passengers and engineer

trying a risky balancing act

I found this

velcro?

another place to sit in a line

rewinding the yarn

a little tricky to get through here

yarn for a branch

a tall branch that's decorated

this will do for a stage, and an audience!

this is a place for taking risks!

jumping off

taking turns being "up"

a risky yet comfortable seat

 Muddy Boots Club! We were ready to head out into a less wintry forest. As we moved along, we noticed the children trying new sorts of activities, mostly involving climbing by themselves and then sitting, and sometimes jumping!  We were always nearby, and when I commented to some perching children that I was surprised at how brave they were, a littlest club member piped up "Everyone's brave!"

Until Next Time,
Michele

Snow! Really!

this one knows what to do with snow!

now what?

let loose in the snow!

sticks and snow

trees, yarn, sticks, and snow

trying a climb

a downed tree makes a nice perch

a game

let's move!

moving along

we loved watching this game, which involved a lot of children moving down the hill at the same time

and laughing!