A Most Excellent Science Friday

This morning we caught a spider in the bathroom. This turned out to be a good thing, given that we were on our way to the lower school to visit Roseanne the Science Teacher, and talk to her about spiders (and other insects).

It was an extremely beautiful day and we enjoyed our walk, both inside and out. Several classes of "Big Kids" invited us in to say hello on our way by.

When we got to the Science Room, Roseanne was waiting for us. She started showing us things right away. Even the ceiling was covered with pictures - including some spiders!

She had an aquarium full of Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. When she went to take one out, they hissed! 

If we wanted, we could hold it. It was fascinating (and not as creepy as it looks).

Then Roseanne read us a book about spiders - it had all kinds of amazing kinds of spiders, including ones that spit and jump and fish for food. She let us borrow the book, so we can look at it some more.

Then, she showed us a beautiful courtyard and we decided that it would be the perfect place to release our spider.

Next, we went to visit our friend Nancy, and tell her about our adventures and sing her our new song. She gave us animal crackers and we thanked her.

We saw many interesting sights on our adventure, and came back with even more questions than we 'd had before.

When we got back, we decided to just stay outside, because it was such a gorgeous day. We had our snack out at the picnic table and we even had a story under a tree.

At lunch, we talked about our many adventures. After we had done all of our jobs, we got to hold Princess Froggy. This was her first time being held and petted by tiny people, and she seemed to enjoy it. It was a most excellent day!

Nellie and Princess Froggy Have Arrived!

Today began like any other day. There were puzzles and playdough and telling of stories.

Friends helped Danielle hang their pictures up in their cubbies, so everybody will know where their coats go.

Then we had a little time outside before music class.

With Jenny, we sang some songs that we learned last week, played "Freeze Dance," and practiced our rhythm with our shaker eggs.

At Morning Meeting, we learned that Nellie and Princess Froggy were waiting outside to move into our classroom. We went out to get them and all of their food, and found the perfect spot for them in the room. They were kind of shy and a little afraid at first. Softly, we sang them a song that we'd learned in music class called, "Won't Somebody, Anybody Be My Friend?" 

We also went outside and picked them some grass. They liked this very much.

Then we had some time outside. The Little Frogs are learning to play some games together - many of which involve very fast running.

The following set of pictures were taken by a number of the Little Frogs, who are very interested in learning how to use the camera.

Back inside, friends were eager to check on our new friends. We could barely stay in our seats at lunchtime, because we had to see what they were doing every few minutes.

After everyone finished lunch and their jobs, we all sat down in a quiet circle, and everyone who wanted to got a chance to hold Nellie (the braver of the two). 

I have to say, the glee on the Little Frogs' faces was a sight to behold. If today is any indication, Nellie and Princess Froggy will not be lacking in love and attention.