Good morning, Athens Forest Kindergarten families!
As of Friday, Sarah and Sylvan are healthy and back with us in the forest! We missed them so much!
We spent the chilly, sunny week exploring the forest just below the Crow’s Nest, one of our favorite places to explore! We found giant snail shells, quartz “crystals,” identified Little Brown Jug, crane-fly orchid, (green above and purple below), and wild onion! Despite visiting this site often, we find new things every day!
During our morning circle to start the week, we discussed what makes us feel safe and happy in the forest and what we can do to help make your friends feel safe and happy. A lot of learning and play centered around cooperation, delegating tasks, shelter building, and restaurant management. We ate one of the best hamburgers ever on Thursday ;)
A pack of “baby cheetahs” evolved in the forest and many students explored the forest floor on all fours. Students also spent time drawing family and forest scenes with chalk pastels to share with guardians after pick up and in their nature journals. Ashley introduced yarn stick-wrapping to students and magic wands were created. The class hiked down the trail and explored a bridge and the old campsite shelters.
We explored a brand new fallen tree on Friday! The upturned tree roots provided very exciting climbing, excavating, sliding, and balancing opportunities. We plan to go back often and explore more!
Thank you, Clarke, Ryan, Iralyn, and Bernice, for contributing as forest and lunch helpers this week.
