Field trip fun: Fernbank Museum of Natural History

We had an amazing time with some great friends last week at Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta. We really enjoy all the exhibits and NatureQuest. We had the privilege of visiting with Hope and Kathy and their wonderful families. These are just a few of the fun pics from our adventure.

Mr. T going "Wow!" and with his sweet friend, C.

Playing in the picture booth.

The touch screen learning centers in the Wild Animal Rescue exhibit were awesome!

The turtle crossing was a huge hit with Mr. T! He didn't want to take off the shell. I may be making one of these soon :)

Practicing his balance with his buddy, R.

Checking out the Terrapins.

Mr. T monkeying around in the top of the tree at NatureQuest. Mr. Fearless.

We caught the terrapins playing around and I just love their huge feet and tiny claws!

Mr. T and R playing before it was time to go home.

We had such a great time! I love sharing our fun adventures with friends. And if you get a chance, the Wild Animal Rescue exhibit is fantastic, along with all the other great exhibits they have at Fernbank!

Table Setting Tray

So that place mat I made forever ago finally got pulled out to practice table setting! We got a band set for Christmas and the wooden crate it came in was a perfect fit for the mat, and I can carry the supplies we need for practicing on it no problem. We decided that since Mr. T can reach his activity table better than the kitchen table, we'd practice here first. 

Mr. T really likes puzzles so this was right up his alley! He had a ton of fun figuring out what went over which shape and then moving things around and taking everything off and starting again. I had a blast just watching him concentrate (quietly) for such a long time :)

And once everything was all put away, Mr. T decided it was time to take a ride in the tray. My little ham. What do you use to help teach your little ones how to help out around the house?

We are linked up here:

Fungus Amongus class at Cochran Mill Nature Center

So we had a wonderful time on our family field trip to Cochran Mill Nature Center for a class on Fungus! Mr. T had a blast with his sweet friends playing outside and looking for the scavenger hunt clues about mushrooms. He really enjoyed taking apart his mushroom and looking through the big viewer. 

He didn't quite get the microscope, but at 2, we'll cut him some slack. And he thought the mushroom tasted great! (No, that wasn't part of the experiment, but what can you do with an all boy toddler who likes to eat?)

We also got a Back to the Roots mushroom kit we are starting today so look for our review of the yummy fungus we are going to grow! :)

Checking out the hairy fibers of the mushroom stem.

The alligator is cool, but I like the balloon better.

Very studious homeschoolers!

Searching outside for mushroom clues!

Our Valentine craft activity

We found these adorable little mail boxes at Target in the dollar bin. We got some red paint from the craft store and some stickers and glitter glue from our stash of supplies. Mr. T got all aproned up and it was time to make our Valentine gifts for the grandparents.

We found some super cute Dr. Seuss cards and heart shaped Reeses to stuff our mini mail boxes with before we sent them on their way.

Handprints. Well, one hand print and one wave :) Toddler are super quick and Mr. T loved the mess he made!

Decorating the mail box lids with stickers and glitter glue! Mr. T is concentrating very hard. 

It needs one more sticker!

Of course, Mr. T had to have a peanut butter chocolate heart for himself.

Happy Valentine's Day!

We are linked up here:

and here:


 

Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta is one of our favorite spots to hang out. We have lots of fun when we get to go with other homeschool moms and families, too! Here are some of the animal highlights from this year. Where do you love to take your little ones to get out and explore?