Green Hour #7
Yesterday was co-op day. We did Harmony Art’s Green Hour #7.
Before class, my kids and I decided on our “focus areas.” Me, edible plants; Sam, birds; Jessie, bugs and amphibians. I made up 4 copies of each of our first cards (Spring Beauty, Pileated Woodpecker and Spring peeper) so that each child could have the start of their own field guide. I stuck a 3×5 index card inside the printout to give it some stiffness before sealing it in contact paper.
We took a walk through a beautiful sanctuary. I tried to keep them focused on their “focus areas.” I was kinda successful but spring was in the air and continued focus wasn’t. 
We heard a woodpecker, red bellied I think. Found some tent-worms and different fungi. I took a few pictures here.
We came back and talked briefly about what we saw and what card we’d each work on next: me, may apple; Sam, cardinal; Jess, ladybug; Snowflake: poison ivy; Vrooom: red-bellied woodpecker.
There wasn’t time for a nature journal entry unfortunately. It is hard to fit everything in to 45 minutes! I am thinking next time we’ll trade our cards and do a journal entry.
April 30th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Great photos Hope! You look like you are all really enjoying this time together.
I love the cards and little by little you will have such a great treasure. I am so proud of your work.
Thanks for sharing your links,
Barb-Harmony Art Mom