Lisa began the day with a large group discussion on rocks. We talked about the different qualities and types of rocks. Friends rubbed their hands together to create heat, just like under the rock of the earth’s surface!

They explored the idea of fossils. Another small group gathered at the art table to create salt dough fossils.

Lisa explained what birthstones are and invited friends to another space to count and sort jewel toned rocks.

We compared a pumice stone (former hot lava!) to a heavy rock. We experimented with which would float and/or sink.

After heading outside, Melinda and several friends followed the flight of an Eastern Tiger Swallowtail. They found an exact picture of it in our butterfly manual.

When Ada arrived, she noticed the moth habitat had been cleaned out. We decided it was a perfect time to create a doodle bug habitat. We studied aspects of the doodle bug online. As soon as Finn arrived, Ada met him at the door shouting  “Finn! Did you know the rolly polly eats its own poop?” She also learned that it’s more like a shrimp than an insect.

To quote Lisa,  “Today, we rocked it out.” Hope your day rocks, too.

Wee Sprouts: Carrots, zucchini and WF garden tomatoes. Breakfast: Cheerios and blueberries. Lunch: Hummus sandwiches on whole wheat, strawberry/grape fruit salad and peas. Snack: Cantaloupe and crackers.