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moon pies

Night Flight

November 23, 2013 - Preschool Weekly

We continued to explore nocturnal concepts by comparing flighted creatures (owls, bats, and flying squirrels) with the possum habits we discovered last week. From making moon pies and moon play dough to meeting a live barred owl, this week was a hoot! Families also joined us for a hay wagon ride during American Education Week.… Read more »

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