May. 10, 2008 - Outdoor Hour Challenge #8 - Up Close and Personal
These photographs were taken a while ago (before I got ill!), but I've only been able to blog about this activity today!!
We went outside onto the "Green" in the middle of our Close and took a magnifier with us - this was one of the times when Littlesmurf really was very quiet and took an intent interest in what he was looking at!
We started by looking closely at the stumps of trees that had to be cut down last year.
As you can see, he got an excellent view of the fungus growing on the top of the stump - he was fascinated! Using his "loupe" gave him a much better view of what the fungus actually looked like and also gave us a lot to talk about afterwards.
We also took the opportunity to observe any changes in the trees around us - first of all, Littlesmurf noticed that one tree had white blossom on it (we think this is actually a Spring Cherry Tree) and that another was starting to show some pink blossom buds.
Finally, what nature trip would be complete for a growing boy without finding a stick to wield?!! Littlesmurf's face just says it all!
Comments
May. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Great pics, looks like a lot of fun. We just finished the 5th assignment...I know my boys will enjoy it when we get to this one and they can use our magnifying glass lol. Have a great week Chrissy! Julie http://funinthesunmom.blogspot.com
May. 11, 2008 - beautiful photo's
Posted by Anonymous
Happy Mother's Day! You are in my prayers everyday for Jesus to heal your body. Enjoy your special day with your son and husband. Blessings, Rose
May. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Arby
I need to get one of those things...
May. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Dana @ School For Us
I love the magnifying glass - it looks like it'd magnify a lot! :-) And, I enjoy looking at lichens... they're so interesting. Love the photo with the stick, too.
Dana, www.alexml.blogspot.com
May. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by jen at http://homeschoolingjourney.wordpress.com
cool photos
very cool magnifier
Jen
May. 11, 2008 - Cool Day out!
Posted by deedeeuk
But did you have to go and shatter my hopes like that???? Here was I thinking that in a year or two my boys would outgrow this facination with sticks!! LOL!
May. 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Keri
A spring cherry tree...neat!
May. 12, 2008 - greetings...
Posted by pia
happy mothers day. blessings...
May. 13, 2008 - Great entry this week!
Posted by HarmonyArtMom
So glad to see you are back with the challenges! It looks like your son was really into his nature study this time...he did a great job.
I agree, every boy needs a stick.
Barb-Harmony Art Mom
