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Friday, March 23, 2012

Binoculars and Bird Watching

Chickadees, doves, and some very large, dark birds that I can't identify :) were among the interesting birds we observed during our Winter and Snow Days unit.Image

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Writing in Snow. . .

Shaving cream provides an especially fun medium for drawing snowmen and other shapes. Image



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Ice Skating Party!

With pretty music in the background we glided and twirled our way around the preschool room using makeshift paper skates! Image

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Snowball Fight!

"Watch out!" Simple paper skates became flying snowballs in the culminating event of our winter celebration!Image

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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Backyard Birdwatching. . .

"Migration" was the watchword as we learned how birds find a winter haven in sunny Arizona. After setting up a bird feeder and painting binoculars we were ready to hit the "birding" trail.
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Writing in Snow!

Drawing snowmen and writing letters is extra fun in this soft, comfortable substitute for the real thing! Image



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Ice Skating

Two pieces of paper, a pad of carpet and you're ready to go! None of us were ready for a "triple-toe-loop" but we enjoyed practicing our ice skating moves just the same.
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Snowball Fight!

Our fun ice skating party turned into a perfect snowball fight!


(Perfect in that there were no "ouches" no cold, wet fingers, and very little mess!)Image
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