This nature school I do with my boys and some of our friends has been so fun, but we are all really ready for some sunshine and nice weather. Seattle has such wonderful places to explore but they aren't quite as interesting when it is pouring rain. We've been having fun, anyway, though. We just finished sewing, decorating and stuffing totes for all the kiddos. They turned out so cute and the kids really like them. Each tote has an aquatic net, a bug box and a hand lense for each child. I've got some fun lesson ideas about seeds, flowers, and insects where our supplies will come in handy.
Last month, for St. Patrick's Day, I sowed shamrock seeds for all the kiddos. They were very small seedling when I handed them out to the kids right before St. Patty's day, but we now have a pretty healthy little shamrock growing on our windowsill. I think it's my favorite plant at the moment:
It's so dainty and delicate. I love the bright, green color. It makes me feel happy, even when rain is streaming down the window pane outside :)
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Our little Shamrock didn't last very long - but we do have that pea plant growing up quite tall in our windowsill :) We love Nature School - thanks for including us!
ps-we will keep praying for warmer weather, too!
Those are so cool! Sara, I am so impressed at your array of growing plants. I need to get some lessons from you. I saw in one picture it looked like you planted the seedlings in eggs. Do you always plant them in small things first and then transplant them? I planted peas with the kids about 6 weeks ago in small buckets, and then tried to transplant them about a week ago into a planter and I think I totally killed them in the process. So sad. I need your help!
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