The Houston Zoo

Today our class took a trip to the Houston Zoo. Due to traffic, alternate routes, and parking issues we had a shorter amount of time inside than expected. However, all of the kids loved their experience to the zoo. I got GREAT feedback from the parents that went and from all of the kids. Thank you to everyone that made today possible! Here are some pictures of the animals we saw and as we gathered together getting ready to go.

* Parents, if you took any pictures of your group at the zoo will you please send them to me? I am getting pictures together for our big end of the year slide show.  :)

Plants

We recently did a plant unit in science. The kids were so excited to see that real plants can grow in a Ziploc bag with a wet paper towel. We germinated the seeds by letting them soak in a wet paper towel first. Then, we put them in the bags in the hallway. They were all exposed to a little natural sun light but the ones on the top row closest to the florescent lights seems to grow faster.

Easter Egg Hunt

For Easter we made our own baskets for the big hunt. Parents came to hide the eggs, and we let the kids loose. They all had a great time finding eggs with their friends.