Gourds and pumpkins are great tools for learning.

We have used them for sorting and classifying.

Ordered them by size.

Weighed them.

Now it is time for them to make room for something else at the Investigate It Table.

Our pumpkins and gourds have one more job before they are relegated to the compost pile.

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Sandi

A simple to prepare and make: beautiful poppies for children to make for  Remembrance Day.

In Canada we honour those who fought and died in service of their country every November 11.

This is a tough concept for many of my k-kids to understand.  It's a balance between learning to honour and respect the sacrifices that others made and make in order that they are safe, and honouring and respecting the children's innocence.  The innocence that people have died to protect.

Part of our learning about the sacrifices and sadness of war, is learning that many people were hurt and died.  Many of the soldiers were buried in fields of poppies.  In making and wearing poppies we remember them.

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Sandi

Looking for easy to prep, semi spooky outdoor fun?

Go hunting for bones.

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Sandi