Our Moth

Our moth came out of the cocoon it had made this week. It was a huge moth, and we were able to really see it close up. We know that moths fly at night and have feathery antennae. We were able to see the opening in the cocoon where the moth came out, and when we opened up the old cocoon, we were amazed to see the empty skin from the caterpillar. We have continued to work on many insect activities - we have learned so much!

This time of year can be especially challenging for our students. In additon to more daylight hours and changes in bedtime schedules and routines, this is also a period of transition for many children as we approach summertime. We often see some behavioral regression or other problems that have not appeared for a long time. You can help your child with this by making sure he/she gets enough sleep, eats a good breakfast, and has some family time. There are many fun activities ahead, and we want children to maintain safe behavior so that they are able to participate in these things. At school, we are not emphasizing summer or vacation time yet - we are focusing on having calm and happy days full of learning!