Spring has nearly sprung - as evidenced by our waterlogged walk today! The snowmelt made for extra wet conditions that sparked a lot of joy and fun among the 1-2 kids. From playing "Pooh Sticks" to finding mossy fairy grottos to mini waterfalls, there was much we found delight in! The sensory experience of water - particularly after our cold and frozen winter weather, was very welcome to our students. You will likely have your 1-2 child coming home with wet clothes ranging from boots and socks to pants and shirts. All were happy to have dry things to change into and we are already hearing requests from the kids to visit these areas again next time!
Other signs of an imminent spring include the sprouting of skunk cabbage by the streams (at this stage, it looks like green, red or purple dragon toes!), bird nests, green moss, fungus and we even heard there was a snake sighting! We also had a lucky visit from a handsome male cardinal who we could hear for much of our walk though he eluded us until it was nearly time to go.
Check out the pictures below. We can't to see what's waiting in the woods next month!
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