We have baby chicks!

Our first baby chicks hatched Sunday night! The boys and girls were bursting with excitement when they arrived at school on Monday morning. Let's just say that keeping their attention on anything but the chicks was not easy! They loved observing them inside the incubator and giggled as they stepped on top of each other in such a cramped space.

Unfortunately we did not get to see any chicks hatch live, but it was still cool to see them as they gained their strength, learned to walk, took some good naps, and even ate part of the eggs. The boys and girls learned that the chicks had to dry completely before we could move them out of the incubator.

Once the chicks were ready, it was time to move them to the brooder box. We showed each chick where the food and water were and dipped their heads into each. The chicks alternated between eating and drinking, running around the box, and snuggling together under the heat lamp.

The Pre-K'ers most favorite part of the week was getting to play with the chicks. We talked with the students about staying still and calm, how to gently pet the chicks, and how we needed to let the chicks come to us instead of us moving to them. We discussed feelings and some children were nervous while others were excited. The best part was that those who were nervous conquered their fears and decided to join the group - and they were so glad they did! We formed a big circle on the floor and brought the chicks to the center of the circle. Pure joy all around!

The chicks didn't make it around to everyone this time, but we will have plenty of opportunities to observe them before they go back to the farm. No matter if the chicks came right to them or not, everyone had a great time!

The boys and girls can't wait to share all they have learned next week at the EC Celebration!

Reminders for the Day:

All students should come dressed in spring colors in an outfit of your choice to showcase the season where new life begins! Please make sure your child also wears sneakers.
The celebration will begin promptly at 8:15 in the MPR. The children are eager to share some amazing songs with you!
We will then move to the classrooms for grade level presentations from 8:30-9:30. N2 and N3 families will stay together for both sessions, while Pre-K and K families will be split into groups and rotate sessions. You will receive a separate email with where your group will start.
Families should pack a picnic blanket (chairs if you wish) and snack for their family to share on the field from 9:30-10:00. We will all have time to play and celebrate a fantastic year together! The morning will conclude after the picnic.
Part-time students are invited to attend school on Monday, May 18, as well.