The children finished up their unit on snow.  I think they had a lot of fun! 

Here are a few of their art projects.

The children seemed to enjoy showing their grandparents the classroom for Grandparent/Special Friend Day.  It was great to see so many grandparents and special friends!

Next, we got busy with Valentine's Day!

The children had a great experience when the Wonders of Nature show came to school. They were introduced to some cool animals that you can see in your own backyard! A hawk, a parrot, an opossum, an owl and even some squirrels! 

We had a great Valentine's Day party!  Thank you Ella's mom for hosting this one.

The children decorated bags for their valentine exchange.

We are now learning about things Out West!  Cowboys, cowgirls, boots, hats, panning for gold and rodeos.  The children have been very attentive when I read to them about these things.

The children also worked on making a Sheriff Badge.

This week, the children will be learning about "branding".  The cowboys/girls use a mark or letter to identify their cows.  The children will be looking for, and decorating with, their own mark/letter.  Yippee!