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The Library Learning Patch Nature Club was fortunate this week to have a dynamic duo--Bobby and Lisa Cornelius--as our guest instructors. Bobby has been a beekeeper for years and is quite knowledgeable about them.
He brought some of his equipment as well as an empty hive box.
He described in detail how the bees get the nectar and produce honey. The children were amazed to learn how many flowers a bee must visit in order to gather enough nectar to produce honey. He also gave them a good tip for what they should do if stung by a bee--don't pull out the stinger, scrape it off. He passed out activity books which featured bees.
Lisa Cornelius, our Director, devised a game to teach the children how a bee pollinates our flowers.[source] She filled paper bags with Cheetos and gave each child a paper bee. They visited the flower bag, took a Cheeto, thereby gathering nectar. She then gave each child a flower. After visiting the flower bag, each child went to someone else's flower and rubbed it, thereby spreading the pollen (Cheeto yellow). What fun they had.
The snack today was honey, apples and graham crackers.
Then, it was time to go to the garden and water--their favorite activity!
Kat Kraft checked her worms--so far they have not frozen!
We enjoyed our beautiful Spring day yesterday. Let's hope we don't have a frost tonight!
Stay tuned!!.
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Buzzz-Learning All About Bees
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| The Amazing Bee |
He described in detail how the bees get the nectar and produce honey. The children were amazed to learn how many flowers a bee must visit in order to gather enough nectar to produce honey. He also gave them a good tip for what they should do if stung by a bee--don't pull out the stinger, scrape it off. He passed out activity books which featured bees.
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| What a cute idea! |
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| Passing out the flowers and bees |
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| Gathering Pollen |
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| Pollinating |
The snack today was honey, apples and graham crackers.
Then, it was time to go to the garden and water--their favorite activity!
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| Plants Can't Live Without Water! |
Kat Kraft checked her worms--so far they have not frozen!
We enjoyed our beautiful Spring day yesterday. Let's hope we don't have a frost tonight!
Stay tuned!!.
- Call For Participation: Lita Heads Of Library Technology (holt) Ig Meeting (ala Annual)
Call for Participation: LITA Heads of Library Technology (HoLT) IG meeting (ALA Annual) Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 10:30 ? 12pm ...
- You're Invited! Westover Deadication And Open House
Friday, Oct. 30 ...
- Library Learning Patch Nature Club--all About Trees
This week our nature club class was all about trees. Our book was My Favorite Tree. The book not only features many trees, but also tells about their traits, wild companions, and uses. The children were treated to a very informative presentation...
- Library Learning Patch Nature Club
Our third year of Library Learning Patch Nature Club has begun. We have changed our name this year to more accurately reflect the purpose of the program, teaching children about their natural world. This nature club is a joint effort...
- Summer Reading Club
POPCORN EVERYDAY!! **Ask about Read-to-Me for pre-schoolers** The library Summer Reading Club is a lot like an all-you-can-eat salad bar, available to your children anytime the library is open. Come in at your convenience and choose what looks tasty...