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April 27th, 2010
Fairfax County has some great events coming up the this weekend. Here are a few:
Invasive Plant Removal Day
Saturday, May 1
9am-Noon
Join a statewide effort to remove invasive plant species. Participants must be at least 15 years old, unless accompanied by an adult. A variety of sites will be pulling garlic mustard and other non-native invasive species. This workday is free to attend. For more information, call 703-324-8681 .
Green Spring Garden Markets
Saturday, May 1
9am-1pm
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. local growers offer shrubs, native plants and wildflowers, ornamental grasses and unusual perennials and annuals at Green Spring Gardens. Enjoy plant shopping, free gardening information and freshly brewed coffee. For information, call 703-642-5173.
Grain Grinding Demonstration
Colvin Run Mill
Sunday, May 2
Noon-3pm
Come to Colvin Run Mill from noon to 3 p.m. to watch the 20-ft waterwheel power the mill’s wooden gears and one-ton millstones. The fee is $6 for adults, $5 for students 16 and up, $4 for kids and seniors. Purchase ground grains at the General Store. To reserve, call 703-759-2771.
Learn more on the Fairfax County Parks website.
~ Frog Pond Carolyn
Tags: Events, Fairfax County, Parks and Recreation
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April 26th, 2010
Please join us on Saturday, May 15, 9am – 12 noon for an open house where you can learn more about all that Frog Pond has to offer. Explore our classroom and grounds while you learn about our philosophy, curriculum and our offerings.
We currently have openings in our Tadpole (18 mths – 3-3.5 years) and Frog (3-3.5 years – pre-K) classes for summer and fall. Call now to schedule a tour and plan to join us for a morning of fun on May 15th.
Questions? Contact us at info@frogpondkids.org
Tags: Enrollment, Open House
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April 26th, 2010
Interested in saving the environment, living “green” and protecting the Chesapeake Bay? The City of Alexandria, in partnership with other regional governments and organizations, invites residents to attend a “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” workshop on Saturday, May 8, from 9 to 11 a.m. at James K. Polk Elementary School, 5000 James Polk Ave., Alexandria. The workshop will be held in the gymnasium, which can be accessed from the parking lot through Door No. 11.
~ Frog Pond Carolyn
Tags: Chesapeake Bay, Event, Rain Barrel
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March 24th, 2010
A Day in the Life of a Tadpole – March 24, 2010
Today we … got messy, but with purpose because today was a ‘touch sensory’ day. we made gak and play dough. The difference today was that the children were able to touch the ingredients during each step.
Notes … Tadpoles are headed to Huntley Meadows tomorrow morning.
Daily Toy Rotation …
- Stacking cups with pictures to match
- Dinosaurs
- Painting with ‘flower’ brushes
Tags: Huntley Meadows, Sensory, Tadpoles, Touch
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March 23rd, 2010
A Day in the Life of a Tadpole – March 23, 2010
Theme … Spring Weather and Plants
Today we … painted a giant mural of hand-paint flower. we are making our classroom bright and colorful like the spring flowers that will be blooming soon
The Tadpoles are learning about the wind, so we made ‘wands’ with streamers and let the children run around outside with them. We will be making kites next week!
Daily Toy Rotation …
- Fitting squares
- ‘I Knew You Could!’ by Craig Dorfman
- Cardboard blocks
- Rice in the media table
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March 18th, 2010
A Day in the Life of a Frog: March 18, 2010
Today we went to Huntley Meadows with the butterflies. We saw geese sleeping, a frog, a low-flying hawk, and heard hundreds of frogs! Finally, our amaryllis has bloomed! We are still waiting to see if our white flowers will turn the color of the water they are drinking. The play dough that the children helped Yashoda make has been a huge hit!
Daily Toy Rotation:
- Legos
- Foam floor puzzles
- Play dough
- Rice & flax seed in sensory table
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March 17th, 2010
A Day in the Life of a Frog – March 17, 2010
Theme: Spring
Today we did Al’s Pals and worked on our good listening skills. This morning many of the children (including boys) showed interest in playing with the doll houses, so that’s what we did.
In keeping with our spring theme, instead of painting with paint brushes we painted with flowers. Outside at Toad Mountain, we have been enjoying petting the goats and having tire races.
Daily Toy Rotation:
- Stencils
- Play dough
- Doll house and doll house accessories
- Dinosaurs
- Insects
Tags: Al's Pals Toad Mountain, Frogs, Spring
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March 17th, 2010
Hawk Circle is Coming to Rock Creek Park!
Hawk Circle Wilderness Education will be at Rock Creek Park in Silver Spring, MD, for a family wilderness skills workshop on Saturday, April 3rd, from 12-5 pm, where Ricardo will lead children, teens and adults in several activities useful in the wild, such as coal burning wood containers, making natural fiber ropes and string, hunting skills, outdoor cooking and more. The cost is $10 per child, or $30 for the whole family, and all ages are welcome, (children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult). This is a great chance to have a Hawk Circle Experience and get to know the staff, as well as learn some new skills that will bring us closer to the natural world.
If you know anyone in the Washington DC, Northern Virginia or Southern Maryland area who might want to come out, please tell them about this event. We are limited in space so sign up early to get a space! Thanks!
Register by calling (607) 264-3910, or emailing us at HawkCircleOffice@gmail.com.
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March 16th, 2010
A Day in the Life of a Frog: March 16, 2010
Theme: Spring
Today we helped plant grass seeds in the front play yard. Inside the kids noticed that our amaryllis is about to bloom (in about two days). The children also helped Yashoda make play dough. Everyone took turns pouring and mixing. It tunred out great and the kids really enjoyed playing with the finished product. This afternoon we will do an experiment that allows us to watch a flower drinking!
Daily Toy Rotation:
- Building blocks
- Race track
- Dinosaurs
- Flax seeds and rice
- Stencils
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March 12th, 2010
A Day in the Life of a Frog – March 12, 2010
Theme: Family Bread Bakery
Today we helped to wrap up our family-themed week by making family bread. The kids loved helping mix and add the ingredients. They also learned what yeast does, and that the bread needs time to rise. During nap time we will bake the bread so that it’s ready to be eaten during snack. We are going to try to do more baking/cooking because the kids really enjoy helping.
Notes: Have a great weekend!
Daily Toy Rotation:
- Building blocks
- Insects
- Gack
- Flax seeds and rice in sensory table
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