Here are some highlights from February Forest Fridays! First, check out our super cool shades and sun hats for eating snack in the heat of the hoop house. We continue to observe the greenhouse effect there and discuss the different conditions we encounter. Last week, the sun was melting ice on the plastic and we watched water running down the walls outside!
Our fire has warmed us each week, thanks to the dedication of Ms. Karen! She has not missed a week, even when it was too cold for a full Forest Friday. 
Ms. Karen sitting with Madelyn at her Sit Spot.
This bouncy tree is a favorite play spot! 
Becket, Sam, Elliott, Caius, Jordan, and Lucas were working very hard to cut this branch off at the base of the tree. They were using pieces of ice to saw and cut. 
Almost there!
Mrs. Johnson climbed up on the big stump! 
And then Xander had to join her for another picture.
And welcome to Our Small Ocean, or Lake Bowdoinham, as Mr. Lajoie calls it, aka the blacktop at recess. The kindergarteners had a great time exploring in the water, mining for ice chunks, smashing ice, and building with ice. Each day we eagerly study it upon arrival at school, watch how it changes throughout the day, and predict what will happen to it next. Will it freeze or stay open? Will it grow with more snow melting or will it evaporate in the sun? We love studying ice!
And in the kindergarteners’ own words:
Bowdoinham Forest Days 