Happy July!

As our summer break approaches, it was time to let our butterflies free! Friends gathered around the grass circle to watch.

Two immediately left their habitat and fluttered up towards the sky, while the two other butterflies seemed reluctant. Even with the mesh door wide open the butterflies made no move towards freedom. We took this opportunity to take a closer look at the Painted Ladies.

Eventually they all left. While none of the butterflies stayed near to visit or land on any friends, it was still a neat experience watching the butterflies we had observed since they were caterpillars fly off into the air. So long butterflies!

The weather has been gorgeous today and we took advantage of it by spending lots of time outside. The sandbox was a popular spot and many friends took off their shoes to feel the sand between their toes. Friends made and created all sorts of things from “banana ice cream” to “an underground house” in the sand.

Friends also spent time looking for bugs and creating at the art table.

And with the rain subsiding we were finally able to bring out the bikes and baby dolls.

It’s been a great day. Enjoy the summer break! We will see you on Monday, July 13th.

–Jessica

Wee Sprouts: Red peppers. Breakfast: Hot wheat cereal with pears, plums and bananas. Lunch: Whole wheat tortillas with hummus, fresh carrots and watermelon. Snack: Homemade popcorn with butter and red grapes.