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Hatching Chicks with Kids
Day One: We placed the eggs in the incubator and for the next 18 days we maintained the humidity and rotated the eggs at least three times a day. Day 9: We “candled” the eggs to see if there were embryos or not. This had to be done in a dark room so the picture is blurry, but at the bottom of the egg, that leafy shape is a foot! The bright spot at the bottom of the egg is the air sac. The girls squealed seeing the babies wiggle…
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A Closer Look at Cows
During our time using “The Playful Pioneers” curriculum by The Peaceful Press, we spent a lovely week studying cows and I thought I would share our adventure with you! First up, we examined the beautiful and humble cow itself. We used our cow figures from Schleich to have a closer look. Hereford Calf by Schleich Holstein Cow by Schleich The girls loved studying the different cow breeds listed in “Farm Anatomy” by Julia Rothman. They each picked a favourite and drew their choice. Next up, they labelled their creations and…
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“KidArtLit” Monthly Box Review
We recently were giveaway winners and received a free box from KidArtLit, we wanted to share our experience in case anyone would enjoy taking a peek at what they have to offer. (This blog post is completely voluntary and in no way were we compensated for this review.) KidArtLit ‘s monthly subscription includes a beautiful, boutique-quality picture book and related theme art projects all packaged and set to go for your family. The first thing we saw when we opened our box was a beautiful book wrapped in yellow tissue…