Frogs!

We went to Hudson Gardens yesterday.

Seriously, if you've never been there, it's awesome!

It's free and tons of fun.

They also have these kits you can borrow for $5.

We're looking into our binoculars (from the kit) at all of the frogs on the lily pads!

Yesterday, one of our friends decided to check out the "Frogs" exploration and we learned SO MUCH about frogs, while watching them.

After observing the frogs, we read a book together (from the kit) and explored this freeze-frame of the life cycle of a frog as we answered questions.

There were lots of high-end questions about similarities and differences that the big kids could answer, but there were a lot that even Adelyn could answer!  

It was pretty fun to discuss a topic and learn with such a wide range of ages at once!

Later, at another spot in the gardens, we explored adaptations and basic anatomy of a Frog by dressing up as the frog as we talked about it!

Alicia gave Charlotte a turn with the slippers, while Matthew got the ears and eyes!

The eyes were definitely the most fun :)

 All and all, it's a fabulous place to explore, learn and just have fun.

I highly recommend the kits and I'm already working in when we'll do the leaf exploration during our unit about Autumn!

Alicia and Charlotte enjoy their lunch while watching the ducks