What a way to end the Summer. Our pond Study has been so interesting. We encountered a lot of animals and insects that we could only see there. We have had a wonderful time learning and growing. As sad as we are to see the program end, we are so excited to start the new school year. 

This month we are studying the pond habitat on our campus. We took a walk to learn safety by the water and to look for animals that live in and around the water. Our gym class was so much fun. The children learned how to play kickball. The concept of kick and run to first base was a little difficult but they tried so hard. We also made smoothies made frog art, worked with the STEM activities, and learned some new songs.

This week we met “Red” the goat, baked fruit pastries, played in the rain and jumped in puddles, watched a chemical reaction blow up a balloon, and made crafts for the fourth of July. We also learned about fruit. We discussed how it grows, where it grows, and what we make with it. (This week Kinsley and Roman had birthdays).

This week the children were introduced to vegetable farming. We learned about root vegetables (carrots), stalk vegetables (celery), tuber vegetables (potatoes) and leaf vegetables (lettuce). The children were shown pictures and watched a few short videos that showed how vegetables grow and how they go from the soil to the grocery store. Next week we will focus on Fruit farms.

Meeting Pumba the Guinea Pig, using the new water table, participating in the obstacle course for gym class, making potato chips, starting our pot painting project, using the STEM activities, and making raisins dance!

This week we focused on different animals on the farm. We had special visits from “Toothless” the rabbit and “Bella” the horse. Thank you, Ms. Steph (Nina’s Mom) for helping us to learn interesting facts about these animals and Ms. Marla Flyn for bringing Bella to meet us. We also want to Thank Ms.Savannah (Roman’s Mom) for sharing information about Bee farming. Some of the highlights of the week: swimming and caring for the garden, Stem lessons with Ms. Andrea (how to suck an egg in a bottle), making pancakes and honey bunnies, learning to gallop (with horse masks), and going on an imaginary bike ride. 

Our Summer extension program is off to a great start. The children are learning about animals on a farm. We are discussing the care and work that is required to raise an animal and food that comes from different animals. The photos shown represent Work Time, Art, STEM, Gym, and Swimming. These opportunities are offered each week. Next week we will be adding baking.