Old Man Winter may finally be here to stay. While the flakes didn't really start flying until we went inside for the day, it was definitely a nice winter preview kind of morning.
Switching it up, we moved form seed feeders to pretzel necklaces on our weekly work to help feed our animal friends. We then took our salty creations outside and placed them near our winter dens.
Then, after enjoying some slush puddles, we embarked on an annual tradition: the first official snowshoe hike in the actual snow. Unfortunately, another tradition occurs before this hike as students learn the importance of following directions and perseverance. Putting snowshoes on in the cold can be a bit tricky and a few tears were shed, but overall, they gained some great skills and will continue to gain even more with more experience.
Let the snowshoeing begin!
We were definitely tired but we talked about what snowshoes do and how they help travel in the snow.
We also found other things like tracks and squirrel nests.
Of course after we work hard, we have to play hard too.
A few student volunteers also gave a few minutes of their recess time and helped disperse a variety of native wildflower and plant seeds with the first sizable in the forecast for the evening.
When I sent these volunteers out to the playground for recess, I was very pleased to hear them wish that their recess could be natural play. With seven days until winter break, it can get a little crazy and stressful, but comments like that make it all worthwhile.
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