Our family has learned about a bunch of different things. We made cookie and candy soil when we learned about dirt, erosion and weathering. We learned about recycling and made inventions using recycled products. We made proboscis out of straws when we learned about butterflies and moths. Our teacher, Ranger Roberta, is wonderful. The kids just gravitate toward her. She knows Enoch and Kate by name and calls us her Junior Ranger family because we have been so often.
Today we learned about predators and preys. We talked about examples, read some books and sang some songs. The kids acted out different ways animals protect themselves from predators, like potato bugs rolling into a ball.
We finished the class by making cookie dough snakes and adding candy scales. This kids thought it was so fun. Gavin joined us today (he usually stays home) and he even had fun making his snake.
A few of the Saturdays, they have done some additional shows. When Greg and I were in St. George, my mom took the kids to the Birds of Prey show. The kids really enjoyed it. Enoch still talks about the owls and Peregrine falcons. Today they had a snake show. Yikes! However, it was quite interesting. We saw, learned and touched. Enoch and Kate had front row seats. As you can see, Kate and Enoch were completely enthralled. But, Enoch was quite concerned about the rattlesnakes.
Today, Enoch and Kate earned their Junior Ranger badges. We have been working on the booklet all summer. They were so excited to take the pledge and get their badges.
Now, we just need to hike to the cave!
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So much fun! I loved meeting Ranger Roberta when we took them to the birds of prey show. We'd love to hike to the cave with you. Let us know when you're going! P.S. I have pictures of the birds if you want to add them to a post.
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