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Autumn Trees, Please!

November 14, 2014 - Preschool Weekly

The autumn woods were calling out to us this week! The children discovered how the forest is changing for fall through many different means of exploration. The children go wild… Read more »

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Roots, Trunks and Leaves

October 13, 2013 - Preschool Weekly

As the forest bustles with fall changes, we turn our thoughts to what trees do in autumn. Some of our favorite tree investigations this week included acorn and leaf printing, rubbings made on… Read more »

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Blankets of Leaves

November 10, 2012 - Preschool Weekly

This Week’s Adventures: A chill is in the air whispering winter will be here soon, but we continue to marvel at autumn leaves. Favorite Activities: Ever painted with a pine… Read more »

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Blankets of Leaves

November 4, 2012 - Preschool Weekly

This Week’s Adventures: The leaves are falling down – and we are ready to catch them! We explored beautiful autumn leaves and the rustling places they rest. Favorite Activities: Leaf… Read more »

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Autumn Trees, Blankets of Leaves

November 6, 2011 - Preschool Weekly

This Week’s Adventures: The letter “Ll” led the way as we learned all about leaves. Favorite Activities: We loved reading Leaf Man by Lois Elhert and creating our own leaf… Read more »

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