Under A Log!!

This week we explored the creepies and crawlies found under logs and rocks. There were some spiders thrown in for good measure as well as some teamwork and and good 'ole mud! I'm still getting in to the swing of things especially if it means remembering to bring the camera! I will work on that. ;)

Tuesday Froglets 

We all got down and dirty!
"I'm an otter!" -C

Tuesday Frogs

Working together, tiny objects, and secret buggy writing on a stick.

This was a case of a froglet finding himself stuck, and five frogs rushing to his aid. So proud!!

Thursday Tadpoles

We really tromped all over on Thursday! These little froggys were full of energy. Look how brave they are!! 

Frog Day!

Some old friends and many new ones! Froggy Holler has begun again! This week was our first of the fall and we rang it in with style! This week was definitely a week to get back in to the swing and create some new bonds. We simply enjoyed the woods and the company of new friends.

Tuesday Froglets we were threatened with rain but it held off. We visited fairy valley and found a new fort there!  We learned about shelf fungus, did some cooking in the kitchen, heard a story about Douglas fir cones, and ended the day at sliding rock! 

Tuesday Frogs chased after an owl that really wanted to show off. It kept slowly swooping from one tree to the next. Allowing us time to observe and admire it of course! It finally lead us to the dragon’s nest where we added to the fort and discovered Elf Cove! 

Wednesday Froglets tromped through fairy valley and tried to solve the mystery of the green rocks in the trail. It’s a doozy! We found mushrooms to study as well as a huge fort and some treasures left by winged creatures of mystery. We found a steep hill and got dirty sliding down it, then at the bottom where it was sandy we practiced the letters that began our names. 

Thursday ended the week with a bang with the tadpoles insatiable curiosity. Little frogs joined us on our hike and before we had even left the shelter a caterpillar was found and studied thoroughly. Under logs and on top of them, worms in the hand and beetles tickling the arm, we enjoyed sliding rock, Hamlin park, and each other.  

Fall 2013 Session!

Welcome Froggies! 

A whole new year of Froggy Holler is about to begin! We are really looking forward to playing in the woods together and hope you all are too. This year Teacher Erin (M) and Teacher Kathleen will be leading the kids. Kathleen comes to us full of ideas, and enthusiasm for outdoor education. She lives right by Hamlin, is a Mom of 3, and is an outdoor enthusiast and experienced teacher. We are so lucky to have her!

If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact one of the teachers or myself, Erin Zackey, "Principal" of FH. ;)

Hoppy Outdoor Learning!