Hi Honeybees. It's Taco Tuesday again. Have you been doing the calendar at your house? It might feel a little harder to know what day it is when every day feels like a FAMILY DAY. (That's what we call weekends when we do the calendar at circle ... [Read More]
Honeybees :: April 20
Did you guys get outside this weekend? I'm trying to get outside every day, and I try to take my children with me. Yesterday Ruby and I went on a little hike in the woods behind our house. Our dog Arlo always comes along. So you like to ... [Read More]
Bird Egg Identification
Children's Garden Families, As you explore the big, beautiful world in this amazing spring time, you may find a bird nest with eggs in it. How exciting! The picture below might help you identify which type of bird laid those eggs. Parents, you may ... [Read More]
Bluebirds :: Taking Care of the Earth
Hello, Bluebird Families! I think of you all so often and hope you are doing well! Wednesday is Earth Day, so this week we will be learning all about taking care of the Earth. Please check your email for lots of Earth loving activities! I think one ... [Read More]
Playing and Learning from Home :: April 17
Did you see frost on the ground this morning, those tiny white ice crystals all over the grass? I wonder if that is the last time that will happen this spring? It is getting close. Luckily our tomato plant spent the night in my laundry room. I ... [Read More]
Playing and Learning at Home :: April 16
Good Morning Families. Mamas and Papas, how is your heart today? It is often a somber day in our grownup community as many remember the tragic shooting at Virginia Tech. Sometimes we have been able to translate those feelings into action and ... [Read More]
Playing and Learning at Home :: April 15
Did you see any snow or ice on the ground when you woke up this morning? We live in a special place, don't we? Spring comes and flowers bloom, and then winter comes back and we start all over again. Do you know the name of the place that you live? ... [Read More]
Honeybees :: Dandelions
Dandelions are those bright yellow flowers that we are starting to see in fields and in our yards right now. They are very important flowers in the spring because they are often the first food for HONEYBEES. I thought we could start today with a ... [Read More]
Bluebirds :: Trees
Hello, Bluebird Families! This week we will be learning all about trees! Please check your email for lots of exciting tree activities! I love this song about trees by Laurie Berkner, "Can You imagine?" It's a great reminder of how much we need ... [Read More]
Playing and Learning at Home :: April 10
So how is a chicken like a dinosaur? Honeybees know that not all of the dinosaurs were giants. Some of them were small like chickens. Want to sing a chicken song? Do you have a shaky egg. Chickens don't have teeth. Did you know that? They ... [Read More]