For the past few days, the weather here in Beijing has either been hot and muggy, or rainy. We had to cancel our much-anticipated field trip to the swimming pool because of a 100% chance of rain last week. And when it rains, the foster families often ask us if they can keep their kids home from preschool. It's a lot of work driving a three-wheeled cart through muddy streets, so our usually packed classroom gets a little silent during rain showers.
Last Friday, our four preschool students learned about butterflies, and then pulled on their rain boots, donned raincoats and hunted down a few umbrellas. Then it was time for Jumping in Puddles: 101.
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Everybody, look at the camera! |
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I'll keep you dry, Colton. |
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Wendy and the big, red umbrella. |
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Ok, Colton. It's time to trade. |
The best part was swapping umbrellas whenever one of the more out-spoken kids, aka Lily and Wendy, decided they wanted a different color. Colton and Claire were always happy to trade and each child probably got a turn with each of the five different colored umbrellas.
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who wants a turn with the purple one? |
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Oooh, a snail! |
After the puddles had been jumped, snails were spotted. NDFH's backyard has a snail family that comes out on damp days. Today was no exception, and Colton, Claire, Wendy and Lily found quite a few on the brick wall.
Have you had rainy or hot days recently? What are your go-to outside activities? We'd love to hear them!
I just love these pictures!!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's been HOT here...and a little rainy reprieve here and there. Our go-to outside activities are either swimming or.....
swimming. Can't do much else in the deep south these days!