Timberwolf Trail - Week 23 - 2017-18 Edition

It was great to finally have snow that stuck around. You better believe we took advantage of it! On Valentine's day, we focused on things we love, so naturally, we had some natural play time.

The kids named this the eagle tree since this is where the eagle we encountered last week was perched. Besides naming trees, we also made snow angels, climbed trees, and experimented with the snow.

With temperatures above freezing, we made an observation that the snow was very "watery" and easy to pack, so what better way to practice pacing than with snowman creations. It all started with the Book The Biggest Snowman Ever, by Steven Kroll. After enjoying a great story, we wondered about the actual biggest snowman even and found the video above. Then we figured we might try and make our own "biggest snowman ever."

First, we cut and glued a four picture sequencing sheet and then wrote out the step in sequence sentences. Then, it was outside to put our writing into action.

The snow creating was great. Lots of problem-solving, strategy, and communication led our outdoor lesson and the results were wonderful. the class is excited to get some decorations from home tonight so we can complete our snowpeople tomorrow.