Today we spent the morning planting a Vegetable Garden.  The kids worked in pairs, each digging a hole, dropping in the plant and covering it up with dirt.  Selina was the Water Girl, pouring a cup of water into each hole before the plant was planted.  We planted TOMATOES, GREEN PEPPERS, AND CUCUMBERS.  Some of the plants that I bought had small vegetables already on them because I wanted the kids to see what vegetable will come from each blossom.  The kids were excited to show their garden to other teachers.

I heard some great comments as we were planting:

“I’ve never planted anything before.”

“This is so much fun.  Can’t I plant another one?”

“I’m going to come back tonight and watch them grow.”

“I love to dig in the dirt and plant things.”

Thank you to Mrs. Balestrieri, Madilyn’s mom, for the extra pair of hands.  🙂 🙂

Stop by and check out the garden.  I want to add a wooden sign.  I just need to find another piece of wood.  Mr. Elia has a good stake…I’ll find a piece for the cross part.  The I want the kids to paint ‘OUR GARDEN” on it.

Toads, habitats, butterfly hatching and releasing, tadpoles, catching roly-polys, etc…   Lots of things going on in here!  I wonder what tomorrow will bring?

Looking ahead…

Friday-Donuts With Dad   The kids are excited about this opportunity.  We look forward to our Dad/Uncle visiting.

Monday-FIELD DAY   Have your child wear gym shoes and we’ll play some games outside.  This is a PTA sponsored event.

Tuesday-CLASS PICNIC  Bring a picnic lunch for your family, a blanket and come enjoy lunch with us.  We’ll eat from 11:00-12:00.

Thursday-Half day  AM only

Mrs. Smith