Learning Showcase ~ Term 2

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Gifts for April

The roofs are shining from the rain,

The sparrows twitter as they fly,

And with a windy April grace

The little clouds go by.

~Taken from Sara Teasdale's poem "April"

Scenes from a spring nature walk and the workings 

of a paper mache globe.

{Psst ... Have you heard?  April 22nd is Earth Day?}  

Exploring His Creation in April ~ Take a tour of our home called "Earth" through these amazing snapshots taken from space ~ a fantastic perspective!  And these quotations from astronauts as they look back at the earth as they travel into space are rather fascinating.  Perhaps preview and choose one or two to share with your child?

Poetry for April ~ "Geography" by Eleanor Farjeon and "The Spinning Earth" by Aileen Fisher are the first two poems found at the top of this poetry website.  We've been enjoying "Geography" quite a bit around here lately.

Reading for the Book Baskets in April ~ To prepare for Earth Day, how about some readings to help share a 'green' message?:  Little Critter: It's Earth Day,  Saving Water and Energy, Recycle, The Three R's: Reuse, Reduce, Recycle,  E is for Environment, It's Easy to be Green, The Adventures of an Aluminum Can, Reduce and Reuse, Our Earth: How Kids are Saving the Planet, Living Green: A Turtle's Quest for a Cleaner Planet, Where Does the Garbage Go?  {Please take time to preview these books as I feel that they would be beneficial for learning, but have not had the opportunity to read all from the list.}

Making a Difference in April ~  Thinking about joining in on a community Earth Day event?  Registered events are listed here: Earth Day Canada, or check your local newspaper for events near you.

And these activities just for kids?: Act for the Planet - a campaign designed just for kids!  Or for further  environmental awareness, these online games at EcoKids  and Green Planet for Kids are chock-full of eco-friendly ideas.

Making a Memory in April ~ Get your hands dirty by digging into these kid-friendly recipes of dirt cups, ants on a log, butterfly cookies and bug brownies!  Too fun!

Something for the Fridge Door in April ~  A sweet something to print off here, or here too, to help remember the beauty gifts that this month holds.  

Something to Hum Along to in April ~ Barlow Girl has a version of this traditional hymn: For the Beauty of the Earth, David Crowder's version of All Creatures of Our God and King, and this pitch perfect rendition of All Things Bright and Beautiful.  A bit of sound wonder to fill our living spaces.

May your month be filled with much discovery and appreciation of the creation all around you ~ Jessica