March...In Like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb

March is certainly living up to its old simile -- "In like a lion, out like a lamb." We introduced this concept as we studied Spring this week, looking forward to its arrival but knowing we must patiently wait. The lion of March includes the fierce winds, sudden frosts, and cold weather. But we look forward to the lamb: the beginning of spring, gentle wind, warm air. To go along with our thoughts of spring we sang the following song:

Springtime Song sung to "Did you ever see a Lassie"

My eyes can see it's springtime, it's springtime, it's springtime

My eyes can see it's springtime, the grass is so green.

The green grass, the flowers, the sunshine and showers.

My eyes can see it's springtime, and I am so glad.

My ears can hear it's springtime, it's springtime, it's springtime

My ears can hear it's springtime, the birds sweetly sing.

The birds sing, the lambs bleat, the frogs croak, the bees buzz.

My ears can hear it's springtime, and I am so glad.

My body can feel it's springtime, it's springtime, it's springtime

My body can feel it's springtime, the air is so warm.

The warm air, the breezes, no frost and no freezes.

My body can feel it's springtime, and I am so glad.

Also hitting on our Spring Unit, we made garden scenes with various stamps, patterned spring flowers, measured flower stems, and started a science project to see how plants begin to grow.

Jamie, Kinley, and Nate working to measure flower stems by counting frogs

Cadence looking at the growth cycle of a plant and thinking about her little lima bean seed

Allie working on word mats that demonstrated rhymes and showed individual abilities to create words

We also learned this week about the miracles of Jesus and made a windsock to remind us that Jesus is powerful and even calmed a storm while on a boat with his disciples. In our drama center we acted out various miracles of Jesus. It was interesting to see what the kids learned and remembered from Bible Story. Some struggled to recreate the stories, but others included even small details, like Peter falling when Jesus told him to come out on the water.

Jordan pretends to be Jesus and heals Colton, a man who couldn't walk

Savannah decorates band aids in the art center to remind us that Jesus heals

In hopes that the air warms and rains come to help the earth come back to life, we worked as a class to make a rainbow out of Froot Loops. This reinforced sorting, color ordering, and teamwork, as well as made a beautiful display. Let's not forget that the rainbow is God's promise and use this time entering the Easter season to remind us that He is good, loves us, and chose to offer His Son as the perfect sacrifice rather than begin the earth again. Jesus Christ is risen indeed!

Blessings,
Mrs. Marisha