Early Spring

Spring's Sweet Surprise: Maple Syrup - (March) Explore one of Ontario's greatest natural resources: the Maple Tree. Identify how sap is taken from a tree and the process that it goes through in production. Students will measure and tap a tree, see sap boiling and learn how it turns into nature's sweetest snack.

Sheep Shearing - (April) Have front row seats at the barbershop as our sheep get a haircut. Learn about the special characteristics of sheep, the importance of wool and how it is processed from animal to your winter wool clothes.

«We liked the ‘friendly warm staff and their acceptance of our special needs children’.»
-- The Moppett Nursery School

Late Spring

Bugs, Bugs, Bugs... Look at the basic needs and characteristics of insects. Identify various traits and senses that insects use to meet their needs in their environments. Understand the environment insects live in as you go searching on the "Bug Hunt" and then face the insect challenge - can you jump as far as a flea or drink as much as a mosquito? We'll see.

Stream Study - Discover the animals in their habitat at the stream. See how people can either help or hurt this natural habitat while students understand the mechanics of how the stream works and moves. Don't forget your rubber boots as we go exploring for water striders and crayfish.

Plants & Seeds - Identify the major parts of a plant and discover what it needs to grow. We will explain how a plant changes and grows, as well as it's major needs and characteristics. Students will identify various grains used on a farm and investigate what connection they have to Corn Pops, Marshmallows and many other foods. Along with sorting, grinding and sifting grain, students will discover the importance of the earthworm and what role they play. Students will plant their own seed to take back to school.

June

End of the School Year Celebration - Willowgrove staff can plan a year-end celebration for your class or school. Come enjoy our facilities: swimming, canoeing, low ropes, climbing walls and BBQ. Spend a day outdoors!

«Everything was well organized, everything ran smoothly - there was a little bit of everything for the kids.»
-- Fr. Henri Nouwen

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