Ready to fly!

It was a week full of excitement in the K-1's.  We arrived on Monday morning to find that all seven of our painted lady chrysalises had hatched.  The children watched with curiosity and wonder at the delicate butterflies flying around our butterfly habitat.  We fed them oranges and sugar water and were able to watch with amazement as they landed on a orange, drinking the juice.  They lived in the habitat for almost four days before we released them out into the butterfly garden this week.  I think we were all a bit sad to let them go, but knew this was what nature intended - for them to fly free.

Waiting to take off!

Stopping in for a landing.

Wow!

It's on my dress!

Here it goes!

Watching the take off.

Excitement

A gorgeous morning.

One found a friend! 

Stopping in for a drink.

This lovely end of summer weather has allowed us to get outside again this week with the 2-3's for muddy boots.  We walked the trails of Parker noticing pre-fall colors and changes in our environment.  It was a wonderful time to be outside, spend time with friends from another class, and enjoy the natural beauty around us.

A buddy trio.

Happy buddies!

Also this week, we had our first buddy time.  The K-1's met with the middle schoolers, mostly to play outside and get acquainted.  We'll be finalizing the buddy pairs next week, and continue getting to know our special friends.  This is such a wonderful relationship to watch develop - one that will grow throughout the school year.

Another very busy, productive, and fun week with these amazing kiddos!