nature - dandelions

On Tuesday morning we had our last nature class of the year. The children learned about dandelions and seeds through an engaging puppet show, a "try to collect the longest dandelion" challenge, and close observation of our natural collections.

As children dissected dandelions and daffodils over a dark mat, using magnifying classes to take a closer look, their noticings and conversations connected to our recent read alouds and learning about seeds and the parts of a flower. Nature class ended with an exciting read aloud, further supporting the children's learning about the parts of a flower and the life cycle of a flower - from reproduction and growth to seed distribution.

Thank you to our nature parents for their consistent and engaging classes and for sharing their knowledge and sense of humor with all of us!