Bug update!

Our chrysalids are inside our big netted cage, and we are waiting for them to open up so we can meet our butterflies! We will take pictures as soon as the butterflies emerge.
We also have some ladybug larva - we know that these larva will also change into pupa before they become ladybugs.

The larva are very small and don't look like ladybugs at all!

We are reading from "Charlotte's Web" every day and stretching our imaginations and our attention spans. We also are reading many books about insects - some are fictional stories, and many are science based not-fiction books. You might consider taking your child to the library this summer - there are many books there that they would enjoy checking out. I am amazed at how much information our students get from the books we read out loud. 

This is a very busy time of the year and it is often challenging for our students. They may be tired from playing outside (which is a good thing!), some may be irritated by the warmer weather, and some may be just plain ready for summer to begin! We try to keep our schedule fluid and flexible this time of year. We have gone outside to play for quick little 10 minutes breaks on sunny mornings, which has been helpful for many of the children. As parents and teachers, we need to remember that this time of year is a period of transition for our students, and it is sometimes accompanied by a regression in behavior or school work. This is usually temporary, and it is not unusual at all. We need to continue to work together, make sure the kids get a good breakfast and dinner and plenty of sleep, and keep in mind all of the progress your children have made this year.