Spring

Normally each year there is a defining day for me that spring is finally here. It hasn't been so this year, rather than a full day,we've had a slow and gradual transition of just a little more time spent outdoors over a of period days. 

It started with an official spring trip to Sandpoint. 

After a little bit of a hike we made it to a spring beach, where we tossed off our shoes, threw down our coats, soaked in the sunshine and grudgingly accepted the brisk breeze.

It seems as though once we've spent a few more hours outside each day we start to feel so suffocated (and bored) indoors. This week after school we headed straight to our "fairy forest." Magnolia, River and Cora spent two hours chasing fairies, building "fires," and gathering nature. I just sat and watched...that forest was full of happiness.

post fairy forest fun

 We even ate fireside this week!

And of course we can't sneak by a park now without stopping to play.

And lastly, Magnolia's Spring Student Led Conference.

She proudly, yet quietly, sat in Ms. Corwine's big chair to take the lead in her conference to share her work. She specifically shared what she feels she's excelled at (reading, which we of course knew) and what she identified as something she needs to work on (writing certain numerals forwards instead of backwards).

She was also pleased to share her expedition work (Dirt to Dinner).

I loved the student work displayed all over the class, Magnolia loved sharing it. 

Proud of those plants!

Happy Spring Friends!