Baking Soda and Vinegar

A few weeks ago, the kids discovered what happens when baking soda and vinegar are mixed together. First, we used pipettes to put drops of vinegar in a dish of baking soda. That made little bubbles! Then we dumped cups of vinegar into cups of baking soda. That made LOTS of bubbles that reminded the students of volcanos!

 We learned that the bubbles are carbon dioxide. (The same bubbles in our parents' pop.)

 We also had a short lesson on solids (baking soda), liquids (vinegar), and gases (carbon dioxide).

 They had a blast and could have spent all day "being scientists!"

Special Visiter

A very special thank you to Hadley's mom, Kelly for bringing a pig for us to pet!

Afternoon Class "Boone Tour"

We LOVED Mr. Z's interactive version of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar!"

 We learned so much at the fire station! 

 Exploring the trucks!

We also visited the Dutch Oven Bakery and U.S. Bank. It was a great day exploring the town and learning new things. Thanks so much to Everett and William's grandma, Rosalie for coming with us!

Monday/Wednesday/Friday "Boone Tour"

Our first stop was at Van Hemert's Dutch Oven Bakery for donut holes and milk!

Mmmmmm! We wanted to try them all!

Then we visited Ericson Public Library.

Librarian, Mr. Z kept us entertained with a funny version of 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar."

We even had the opportunity to each pick one book to check out on Mrs. Ullestad's library card.

"When you come to the library, I can help you get your very own library card, and that, my friends, is your ticket for adventure!" -Mr. Z

Our next stop was the fire station!

It was very neat watching the fireman slide down the pole. We all wished that we could take a turn going down!

We even had a chance to sit in a real fire truck!

Our last stop (not pictured) was U.S. Bank. We went in the vault and rode the elevator all the way to the top! It was a fantastic morning learning more about our town and all it has to offer! Thank you to all the parents who joined us!

Moving On

We have a few preschoolers that moved to a new town recently or will be moving soon. Although we are sad to see them go, we are excited for them and their new adventures! God's blessings to Brooklynn's family, Lily's family, and Hannah's family!

Here's my favorite most recent conversation about moving:
Preschooler: "When I finish school, we will be moving on."
Mrs. Halverson (repeating what the preschooler just said to her mom): "When I finish school, we will be moving on."
Preschooler: "No, Mrs. Halverson, you don't get to come with us."

Easter Parties!

A very big thank-you to all of the AMAZING room mothers that helped with our Easter parties! The preschoolers had a wonderful time celebrating our risen Lord!

Creative crafts!

Outdoor egg hunts!

Yummy snacks!

I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.

 - John 11:25

Puppet Shows!

It has been such an honor to attend the many wonderfully creative puppet shows recently!