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Even though winter is coming, outdoor play and exploration doesn’t have to end. My parents always took us to the zoo when it got cold (fewer people and more active animals). We went hiking on Christmas Eve a time or two. Shoveling, snowball fights, and sledding were all part of our winter fun. These books might not be set during winter, but they are all about exploring the world around you whether you live in a more rural or urban area. So today’s theme is Four on Friday: Exploration.
Exploration
Explorers of the Wild by Cale Atkinson
Finding Wild by Megan Wagner Lloyd
Jo MacDonald Hiked in the Woods by Mary Quattlebaum
Octopuses (and yes, that is the correct way to pluralize octopus) are super fascinating creatures! They have eight tentacles that have nerve cells controlling movement which means they have eight mini-brains and a larger central brain too! They also have three hearts! Many can squeeze into the smallest of spaces…
Summary: "Sometimes it rains, sometimes it snows, sometimes the sun shines, and sometimes the trees change color. But no matter what the seasons bring, there is lots of fun to be had! This lyrical exploration of the four seasons and all of the wonder that they bring is illustrated with…
Today I offered back-to-back programs that focused on art exploration and sensory play for little ones from 2 - 5 years old. We had an absolute blast and I think everyone found something they liked doing! I'm absolutely exhausted from all the prep work, but it was so great to see these…