I love sunshiny weather but this heat is a bit intense already! We’ll be sure to stay in the shady forest more, drink lots and refill our water bottles and wear sun hats. Rain pants are not necessary with the hot weather but extra socks are still nice to send in the backpack as the grass is dewy in the morning.
The big excitement last week was all about caterpillars! There seems to have a big population boom this year! Our terrarium tank is now housing at least 7. We’ll see if any turn into cocoons this week! I’m using the student’s interest to spur learning about metamorphosis and patience, our HAWK virtue this month. As we get closer to summer break and birthday season for many, patience is harder to come by!
Students re-created the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar in playdough.
The week ahead: May 4-8
- Monday/Tuesday – at the park.
- Wednesday – at FLE. Send back library and home reading books, and FVRL library card application forms. I absolutely must submit these on Wednesday for the cards to be ready for our field trip on May 14.
- Thursday – at FLE. FLE Movie Night (optional).
- Friday – at FLE. Community Walk or Gardening.
So far, I only have heard from 1 parent about career sharing. It would be great to have a few more volunteers!