We couldn't have asked for a better day. With temps in the mid-30's and snow lightly falling, we set out for an afternoon of fun. Students participated in 5 activities all relating to our classroom learning about animals getting ready for winter. The children have been looking at how animals in Vermont either migrate, hibernate, or stay active throughout the cold winter months. As the snow falls this week, children are not only thinking about how they are taking care of themselves but also looking at what animals are doing to get ready for winter. While outside children pretended to be squirrels and hid their stashes of food while escaping from predators, looked for deer tracks, pretended to be otters, migrated south as a bird facing many obstacles along the way, and finally helped some grouse make some homes to survive in (and some fun snow scultpures). INQUIRE with your child their learning about animals and what they do to survive the winter ahead. Thanks to Keith, John, Jen, and Melissa for hanging out with us this afternoon!
