Thursday, April 2, 2020

Hi JK Parents and Friends!

Here's a little video of me.  Sorry parents!  :) .

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I loved this quote from Emerson! "The April winds are magical." Let's hope all of this is a truly magical time and amidst all of the tragedy we find some hope and goodness. It reminds us to consider what is truly essential and important.

Happy Thursday! I know I'm not the only one who is wishing the entire month of March was an April Fool's Day joke. Right?

Unfortunately, it's not. And, we're still at home adjusting to a new normal for the foreseeable future.

It looks like there will be some great warm days in the next week or so, so try to take advantage as much as possible while being safe. Today's focus is birds. With these activities, you can teach kids about birds, do a fun craft, and even make a tasty treat for the birds in your yard.

First, I have a fun backyard birds unit study for you to share with your children. There is a printable, a video, a book list, and more included in the post. This is a great way to sneak in some learning today.

Next, turn an old paper sack and some plastic Easter eggs into a fun Baby Bird Nest craft. If you don't have any plastic eggs, make your own from crumpled up paper, tape and paper, or anything else you can find that resembles an egg shape!

Lastly, choose one of ten homemade bird feeders to make with your little ones. Then, sit back and do some birdwatching. I have seen many Robins by my house, and love hearing the hopeful chirps of Spring!

Take care!

Ms. Massey