What's all the fuss about??

Oh just some ladybugs we found today at recess. Few things are more fun than finding and learning about these little insects! Happy SPRING!

Ladybug Mania

We are finishing up our study of Ladybird Beatles and other insects. Last year at this time, we couldn't walk outside without finding a million ladybugs! This year, we've only found ONE! But we love her so...she even has a name...Laura the Ladybug.

Life Cycle

Today K1 worked very hard on these "Ladybug Life Cycles". They were too cute not to share! We also started to learn our life cycle song (I'd give them a few days before asking for a solo).

On another note...the egg turner has been removed for the incubator. Let the waiting begin...



"Hey you! Wanna fight?"

This week we are leaning about ladybugs! Today we read The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle then acted it out (a few times). *sorry for they grainy iPhone pictures!

Also, one of your little scientist discovered this gem (a ladybug in its larva stag!!) on the side of the playground. I couldn't tell who was more excited ;)



Last week happenings

Last week was so crazy I didn't have much time to post! Here are a few shots...

During "free choice" I looked over to the computers and saw this! WOW! For some reason it made me think of the stock exchange when everyone is gathered around monitors and yelling. So funny!

The weather last week could not have been more perfect for recess and practicing new things.

If you haven't heard of table tallies, ask your little one to explain it to you. Also, ask them what the winning table receives.

Ladybug update: the eggs turned from yellow to brown Friday. I thought they had possibly died?? Then this morning the eggs were white. I'm not sure what that means but we are still diligently watching the progress.

Happy Monday!

Ladybug Love

Yesterday at recess, there were an astonishing 17 ladybugs found (hello SPRING)! I had them put their little love-bugs in our "ladybug land" for some afternoon observations. When I came in this morning the ladybugs looked lethargic (to say the least) so I decided to set them free. Well...as I was going to wash out our small habitat I discovered a mama left us her EGGS!!!! Needless to say, K1 is on a mad larva watch.