Well, I hope I don't jinx it, but I think we must all be carrying around horseshoes in our boots! We had another extraordinary day of exploring and learning in Fish Creek Park! As always, thank you to our volunteers who help make the day so successful!
There was little to no snow left on the ground today, which made exploring that much more fun as we were able to explore beyond the paved paths, into the forest and along the creek edge. Students were keen to revisit sights that they saw on our first day, as well as mark sights for next time. Our exploring time sure does fly by!
Before leaving the school today, students were introduced to three very distinct bird calls that they were likely to hear in the park today:
Northern Flicker: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Flicker/sounds
Ring-Necked Pheasant: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ring-necked_Pheasant
American Robin: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/american_robin
Students were very proud of themselves that even though they might not have been able to see the bird making the call, they heard each of these birds (and more!) In the upcoming visits, I will give them additional birds to try and identify with increased complexity! Do any of the above birds visit your home or neighbourhood?
In the afternoon, we continued with our learning practices of Sharing Circle, Walk Alongside and Sit Spot.
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| This plant is starting to cover some of the slopes in Fish Creek Park. It is toxic, so the First Nations use it more as a "calendar plant". Can your child give you one of its names and uses? |
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| Momma Great Horned Owl and her three babies were all visible today! Students heard a story about Owl being greedy with Creator. Ask your child to retell some of the important details from the story. |
One of parent volunteers mentioned that you may want to be doing a tick check on your child after our time at Fish Creek Park, as it is the beginning of tick season and students were spending time in both grassy and wooded areas. All students were wearing tall boots and long pants, which help in protecting them from ticks, and are best during all our visits to Fish Creek Park.
Some reminders for the rest of the week:
- swimming Tuesday and Thursday
- library exchange on Wednesday
- Volunteer Celebration on Friday
Thank you everyone!
Ms. Thomas
