Tuesday October 9, 2018
New Moon
Today
we had our second visit to Oz Farm. The kiddo's were excited, and
finding a spot for morning circle proved to be quite difficult! Finally
we decided on a nice, damp, grassy spot along side a beautiful flower
bed. After circle we all moved together to the Redwood Grove, where we
climbed, explored, and had snack. On our way to the Redwoods, we had
talked about other places where we wanted to play, like at the tossing
game, the Grandmother Walnut, and along the river. The kiddo's were
having *so* much fun in the Redwoods that they all decided to stay in
the grove to play (with Ms. Wendy), except for F., who went with me to
the Grandmother Walnut. While F. climbed the gorgeous old tree, the
rest of the class worked at stacking logs on top of each other, making
ladders, and playing house. After awhile F. and I went back to check on
them, just as they were coming to find us! We stopped to play the
tossing game and munch on apples (Thank you Abby!), before moving along
to the Grandmother Walnut. When we got there most of the kids got right
to climbing, though some were having a harder time getting up the trunk
than others. Eventually everyone managed to scurry up the tree and had
a delightful time climbing in her branches. D. also quite enjoyed
cracking the walnuts open with a rock. And, because we were having such
a wonderful time, the afternoon went by fast and sooner than we knew
it, it was already time to leave. C. became deeply upset that we never
made it to the river, and when he was ready, we talked about the choice
the kids had made to stay in the Redwoods, that we wont always have time
to do all the choices available, and that we will have more
opportunities to visit Oz and play near the river. It was difficult to
leave while C. was still processing his feelings, but he did a really
good job getting calm and talking through his feelings when we
returned. Good job C!
Tuesday October 9, 2018