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Biomimicry: Birds and Flight Part 2

April 5, 2018 - Earth Friends, Preschool

4/3/2018 Spring has arrived and with Spring come the birds!  Last class we learned about why people study and watch birds, how to identify birds and also how to sketch… Read more »

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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… Read more »

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Owls and Other Wise Guys

January 18, 2013 - Preschool Weekly

  This Week’s Adventures: We fluttered through the week learning about owls and other nocturnal animals. Favorite Activities: Meeting the real barred owl was the highlight of the week! Children… Read more »

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Hoot and Howl

January 20, 2012 - Preschool Weekly

This Week’s Adventures: We learned about owls that hoot in the night. Favorite Activities: We loved meeting the barred owl with Miss Laura and learning about how it uses its… Read more »

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