Week 32 - War and Spring

This week most of the local schools were on spring break, but it sure didn't feel like spring to us!  Not all week at least!  We kicked off our week by attending a field trip to Granny's Garden School.  It is an organization that maintains several garden areas at a local elementary school.  We went on a nature walk, complete with binoculars to see several bird nests and even found a fossil in the little creek on the property!  We also had a chance to learn about seeds and plant some in their garden - our group planted peas, kohlrabi, and radishes and then search for bugs in the soil.  It was a chilly day to be outside, but that didn't stop us from having fun! 

The rest of the week was spent learning a little more about the Revolutionary War. We've been doing  a lot of reading about one of the most important players in our early American History - George Washington.  We spent one day learning about the Battle of Trenton and studied the painting of Washington Crossing the Delaware.  We also did a writing activity thinking of what we would do if we were going to create our own country.  Big K decided he would call his "Republic of the Cheerio".  I think he was feeling extra silly that day. 

Although the weather hasn't fully decided it is spring, we did spend a lot of time outdoors this week!  One of the most exciting things we have noticed is that our local city park is changing.  There are tons of heavy equipment being used to modify the creek bed to reroute the water.  According to one of the workers we talked to, they are making the space more accessible and safer for children and it should be able to house wildlife!  The possible science lessons are already bubbling up inside of me!  And the kids have really enjoyed walking down to the park to see the machines in action!

Happy Learning,
Momma C