Forest Friday, April 27th

"I hope to see python (or snake) eggs." - Strong Snowshoe Hare

"I hope to see a turtle." - Bubbly Bobcat

"Robins lay eggs in April." - Magnificent Moose

We looked at a nonfiction book called Naturally Curious today.  It is a book that shows different happenings in nature that can be seen during each month of the year.  We looked at the month of April and the type of plant and animal activity that would potentially be happening.  Some of us hoped to see various creatures and some of use hoped to see signs of animal activity.

Before heading into the forest we stopped at the garden.  Friends who are participating in garden club have helped to clear the garden and we know that it will look so different by the end of the school year.  We are hoping to try different, delicious treats from the garden soon!

We also found a daffodil that had bloomed!  It was very beautiful and as we hiked to our home base we passed it through our line so that everyone could hold it.

Our sit spot time has gotten so quiet and peaceful.  We are really taking the time to notice changes in our environment using our five senses.  Some of us noticed the sun shining, buds on trees, spider webs, and the feel of natural materials around our sit spots.

During play time we did a lot!  In the log cabin, some of us pretended we were feeding horses in a barn.  We cleaned it out and gave food to the classmates who were pretending to be horses.  Many of us played by the stream today.  We climbed fallen trees, looked for salamanders, and even got to water color paint using the water from the stream!

For snack we tried something new.  We peeled, cut, and fried plantains over the fire.  After adding some salt we ate it and almost all of us loved it!  Even though they look like bananas, they are savory and almost taste like potatoes or potato chips!  Yum!

Although the forest tired us out we wrote in our journals once again to finish our day!  We reflected on the time that we spent outside by writing and drawing about one highlight of the day.

"I saw a salamander." - Mannered Meadow Vole

"I painted in the stream." - Wonderful White-Footed Deer Mouse

"I moved a log." - Brave Barred Owl