Dear Blossom Families,
“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir
It’s been a great month learning about gardens, plants, and life in the garden. The Blossoms especially loved all the hands-on learning, including germinating seeds, selling flowers in the flower shop, identifying insects and their larvae, and painting our rock critters. We discovered our life on the playground, which included insects, birds, and a rabbit. We learned to treasure many backyard critters and thank the bees for their tireless and critical work. We discovered that we eat some plants’ roots, leaves, stems, and even their seeds! And, of course, we are experts on what plants need to survive.
We’ve been pleased to see and hear connections in Blossom’s conversations around the class and outside regarding our study. Some have used their artistic talent to draw plants and their life cycles, build gardens in the block center, and arrange plants and items in the fairy garden. Some connect plants and insects we learn about in class with experiences at home or while out and about with you. They are becoming very good at identifying common insects and enjoy finding bugs outside and trying to name them.
Questions to ask your blossoming botanist:
- What things in our yard/garden help or hurt the plants?
- What plants do you find beautiful in our neighborhood or garden?
We’re thrilled to announce that starting in June, we’ll embark on our Artist Study. This is a unique opportunity for us to immerse ourselves in the world of art for an entire month, and we couldn’t be more excited about it. We’ll be exploring a wide range of art mediums, from paint and watercolor resist to calligraphy and clay. We’ll delve into the color wheel, learn about the various tools artists use, and explore different art styles and famous artists throughout the years. The possibilities are endless, and we’re eagerly looking forward to this artistic journey with you!
If you, a friend, or a family member is an artist in any form, please share your expertise with us! Please feel free to message or check in with questions or ideas. We are incredibly excited to let our creativity soar this month!
Thank you for all the thoughtful and generous gestures during Teacher Appreciation Week. We feel so fortunate to be a part of the Growing Tree community! Ms. Stephanie, Miss Madeline, and Mr. Keegan
