Caterpillar Update!
Update on the caterpillars! I have transferred them to the netting! They will stay in here for a few more days, tucked into a chrysalis. Hopefully they will emerge into butterflies soon!
My Owl Neighbor!
I took a few pictures of some of the cool things I spotted around my house in the last few days! We have been keeping an eye on the owl and discovered two owlets in the tree too! Have you observed anything cool in your neighborhood? Posted by Sara – Orange Room
Time Capsule
Have you ever heard of a time capsule or a memory box? A time capsule or memory box is a container or special box that holds present day items, such as photos, newspapers, letters, pictures and more. It’s typically hidden away for your future. So in a few years you can open it back up […]
Lima Beans on the Move!
We hope you are enjoying the long weekend! I noticed over the weekend that my lima bean has sprouted some leaves! This means that my lima bean is ready to be transferred to soil. I am transferring my bean into a pot to keep indoors for now because I need to clear a space outside […]
Lemonade!
As we think about cooking ideas and recipes that we like to make at home, we thought you would also enjoy making a tasty and refreshing beverage too – homemade, fresh lemonade. Emily demonstrates this simple and easy recipe that really only requires three ingredients! the juice of 2 lemons (1/2 cup lemon juice) 1 […]
Great Grilled Cheese!
Hi Yellow Room Families, I don’t know about you, but my family LOVES grilled cheese! We have it at least once a week. So when I was trying to think of what I wanted to do for a cooking project this week, it was clear to me that we would need to make grilled cheese! […]
Chrysalises!
It seems like it has taken a long time, but our caterpillars are finally in the chrysalis stage! bring out your butterfly journal that you started with the caterpillars last week. This entry will be about the chrysalis. Attached you can find a picture of what they look like. You can take a close look […]
A “Cake” & a Cat & a Cupcake
In the Purple Room, we love to decorate and get messy, whether it’s with oobleck, glue, paint,or playdough. We also love to celebrate birthdays! Today’s activity is “cake decorating!” All you’ll need is… a cardboard box shaving cream or paint or glue (or a mixture of all three if you’re feeling brave)! some buttons, glitter […]
Make a Chef’s Hat!
As we have begun the week of cooking and baking, have children put on their aprons, find their spoons, and mix up some fun! Cooking involves all of the senses and provides a meaningful way for children to use numerous skills. As you take part in our Cooking Challenge, remind children good health habits: washing […]
Measuring!
Today we are going to talk about measuring! We all have a tape measure that came with the grass and lima bean growing project we dropped off, so we thought it would be fun to use the tape measure in other ways! First, listen to “Inch By Inch” by Leo Lioni Second, let’s go on […]