Hi there! Am back to share some of the activities we've been doing to explore the seasons (with a focus on spring). So aside from those spring-related crafts that I shared, here's what we've been up to:
:: We bought a herb kit from Ikea which came with soil pods and 3 types of seeds and planted them:
:: Read (or reread) a whole load of books relating to the seasons:
- "In the Town, All Year Round", by Rotraut Susanne Berner, which is a huge picture book that covers several areas in town through all 4 seasons. The book is a feast for the eyes, and Junior J loved pouring over the illustrations.
- The "Nature Up Close Series" by John Himmelman has some of our favourite books on life cycles, like those on the luna moth and ladybug:
- "Planting a Rainbow", as well as "Eating the Alphabet" by Lois Ehlert (even Baby J was attracted by the colours!):
- "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle:
:: We also stuck up a seasonality chart on his cardboard fridge and have been peering at the seasonal produce at the farmer's market (right now, its the tail end of the asparagus season, and the strawberries are out in full force!):
:: And finally, we've been counting ladybugs using these flashcards . Junior J hasn't been fond of numbers, and keeps missing out "15" when he counts. Every time we gently correct him, he freezes up and gives up. But these days he's a little more interested to learn, so we've been trying to catch up on his math!
How about you? Any spring-time activities to share?
PS: I'm guest-blogging over at "The Bottomsup Blog" today, and sharing some photography tips... do hop over here to read the post!
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