Bill is a poet behind "A Child's Voice" an original organization dedicated to inspiring children to "play the game of poetry." There were two performances, one for the primary grades and one for the intermediate grades. Please ask your child about it because it was truly a unique, innovative and dynamic presentation of a timeless artform, Poetry.
Room 108 has been through quite an experience over the past two weeks and I sure hope you've had time to talk with your child about unique learning experiences. We were able to celebrate Earth Day (April 22) with an educational trip to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago. The focus of the trip was insect life cycles and children participated in an insect specialist led set of activities titled "Migrating Monarchs." The event featured the life and times of monarch butterflies and the incredible journey these metamorphisized caterpillars undergo each year. The highlight of the nature museum might have been the Butterfly Haven which had over 1,000 butterflies representing more than 75 species! Click here for an overview of the permanent exhibits at the museum. (For pictures check out the Room 108 slideshow on the right hand column of the blog.)
