What a great week! The students are more curious than ever, and we’ve done so many fun and interesting things!

We tidied our gardens this week, pulling weeds and placing the sweetest garden signs! Last week the children painted small boards and collaborated on one large board. Kylie took the boards home and painted the names of each plant the students brought to plant in this year’s garden. They’re really delightful, and if you haven’t, do stop by the garden to take a look!

On Thursday, the students played and played back in the forest; This time of year is just so special. There is so much familiarity and community within the group. Small groups of children build “hang out houses”, create shops (Thursday, we had an ice cream shop, taco shop, and popsicle stand), and come together for snacks and stories. The students have been very interested in helping with snack lately, which has been such a great way for them to care for each other, and to practice patience and communication!

Friday brought us back to the field and garden for a potentially stormy day. We were fortunate with the weather, and were able to spend most of the day outside! We started our last dye project of the year, a beautiful vat of indigo. Next week, we’ll rinse the fabric and yarn together!

Speaking of next week, we’re planning a lovely celebration for the end of the year. We hope you’ll be able to join us next Friday, the 19th for a family potluck and what we’re calling a fledgling celebration! We’ll celebrate the fledglings in our flock who are moving on next year, as well as the nestlings who will join us at AFK again!

Happiest Mother’s Day to the mothers in our community! We’re wishing you a beautiful weekend with your family!