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Hatching Chicks with Kids
Day One: We placed the eggs in the incubator and for the next 18 days we maintained the humidity and rotated the eggs at least three times a day. Day 9: We “candled” the eggs to see if there were embryos or not. This had to be done in a dark room so the picture is blurry, but at the bottom of the egg, that leafy shape is a foot! The bright spot at the bottom of the egg is the air sac. The girls squealed seeing the babies wiggle…
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Encouraging Movement in the Classroom
I am often asked how I get the girls to stay seated at the table during school. The truth is…I don’t! I believe their bodies were meant for movement and we “school” with that in mind. I’ve always loved Nicolette Sowder’s quote: “If we want them to move mountains, we must first allow them to get out of their chairs!”. So, here are a few options to encourage movement in your child’s day, especially when the weather keeps you indoors. Enjoy! Chair Ball – We use this at our school…
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A Closer Look at Cows
During our time using “The Playful Pioneers” curriculum by The Peaceful Press, we spent a lovely week studying cows and I thought I would share our adventure with you! First up, we examined the beautiful and humble cow itself. We used our cow figures from Schleich to have a closer look. Hereford Calf by Schleich Holstein Cow by Schleich The girls loved studying the different cow breeds listed in “Farm Anatomy” by Julia Rothman. They each picked a favourite and drew their choice. Next up, they labelled their creations and…
