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A Closer Look at Chickens
We recently were offered the opportunity, through our home educators group, to incubate and hatch chicks! We, of course, jumped at the opportunity! Then…panic set in…what did we know about chickens?? So, in the weeks leading up to the eggs’ arrival…we did our homework. We were able to find these gorgeous Chicken Life Cycle printables over at Welcome to Mommyhood. Chicks and Chickens by Gail Gibbons We all know the age old dispute of what came first…the chicken or the egg? Well, the way we figure…an egg hatching a…
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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…
