Week 31 - Review

What a fantastic week! It was so nice to be able to be outside for the majority of our days enjoying the sunshine and warm temperatures...we were even able to have a picnic on Friday.

This month we are learning about being good stewards of the earth. We are learning about a remarkable Canadian, David Suzuki. We have learned that he is a scientist, an environmentalist, and an author.  He has a television show that helps people understand science and how it applies to them.

We have learned the parts of a plant: root, stem, branches and leaves.  We have learned that a plant needs water, soil, and sunshine to be healthy and grow.  We examined soil to determine if it was moist or dry. We are caring for tomato plants checking the soil each day.  We also planted sweet alyssum from a seed and dahlia's from a bulb.

We have read Salmon Forest, David Suzuki, which talks about how we are connected to the nature. That we must be protecting and care deeply for the natural world around us. That the natural world works in cycles.

We have been fortunate to have Miss Flynn here with us this week.  She is completing her student placement and will be with us until May 9th.  It is such a great opportunity for the children to have Miss Flynn in the class because has also worked in a traditional kindergarten room so she is able to help us understand the rules and expectations that the children will need for next year in "big" school.

In the coming week, we will be doing a transplant of the tomato plants...learning about photosynthesis and the importance of compost & worms by building our own wormery.

Enjoy this beautiful weather,