19 painted lady butterflies emerged last Wednesday and Thursday. We were hoping to release them before the long holiday weekend, but they weather didn't cooperate. The butterflies were so cold they wouldn't fly and we could see them shivering. This one went back into its habitat with the others to sip sugar water and oranges for the weekend. As soon as we got inside, they started flying and flapping!
May 26, 2008
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19 painted lady butterflies emerged last Wednesday and Thursday. We were hoping to release them before the long holiday weekend, but they weather didn't cooperate. The butterflies were so cold they wouldn't fly and we could see them shivering. This one went back into its habitat with the others to sip sugar water and oranges for the weekend. As soon as we got inside, they started flying and flapping!
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Picnic Day with our Kindergarten Buddies.
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During a Friday recess, my two year old stopped by for a quick visit. He enjoyed all the attention and chasing by (mostly) the girls!
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Watching a painted lady butterfly emerge.
During our half group math lesson, one of the chrysalids started wiggling back and forth with such force it was hard to miss. We were all surprised how well it stayed attached with all that movement. We waited and waited and still the butterfly did not emerge. After the children returned to their math work, I kept a careful watch and called them over as soon as it was time.
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Hershey Bar Fractions
May 16, 2008
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Observing Mystery Insects
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Insect Research
May 08, 2008
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The insect larvae have arrived plus a colony of harvester ants. Now the children begin their detective work!
May 07, 2008
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The "tunnel of flowers" path that leads to the front entrance of my school. Happy Spring (at last)!
April 24, 2008
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Making buttermilk biscuits with our homemade buttermilk. We'll enjoy these warm with homemade butter and honey!
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