Greetings Turtle Families!

This week we picked up some hammers and started our first woodworking craft project! It has been a while since we worked with hammers and nails so we started by hammering into the ground and then removing the nail with the back of the hammer. We then hammered into a stump and started to wind colorful thread around the nails. Everyone chose to participate and many students spent quite a bit of time at the carpentry station!

The children also worked together making a new clubhouse in a different location in the forest play area. One of the students decided to turn the wheelbarrow on it’s side and then sticks were hauled and leaned against it until a small fort was created. They even collected pine straw to place on top and then began searching for pinecones as a final touch.

The rain brought us inside for a bit on Friday where we sat together and strung wooden beads and played with blocks and in the toy kitchen. Although the forest is our favorite spot, a change of scenery inspires new, creative play experiences :)

Reminders:

Please make sure your child has warm, insulated boots for forest play. Especially this time of year, unlined rain boots are not warm enough. It is best to always send two pairs of shoes, just in case toes get wet and cold and a change is needed.
If you haven’t already, please sign up for a conference time here. Please indicate whether you prefer virtual or in-person when signing up.

Kindly,

Ki Amy