This morning, let's warm up with... improv games. Nobody's "in charge," so let's just set up a staging area + begin! (Probably after a quick run around the playground!) Please bring an item or two to add to our inspiration bin (you'll get them all back) for the kids to draw from for their games …
FIELD TRIP to Forney Museum – March 24 @ 1pm
Friday, March 24 @ 1pm – The Forney Museum of Transportation is a one-of-a-kind collection of more than 600 artifacts relating to historical transportation. Ours is a self-guided, discounted tour under the homeschool field trip bracket. If you'd like to attend, please come promptly at 1 o'clock for group admission. Pricing follows and museum parking …
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Th – March 2: Play at Inspiration Point Park
We're meeting 1:30pm at Inspiration Point Park (4901 Sheridan Boulevard, Denver, CO 80212). Come when you can, bring what you want + let's explore together! Upcoming: March was supposed to be Matthews/Winters Park, but (as predicted) they're currently closed for mud. So... let's do a playground tour! The current plan: March 2: Inspiration Point Park …
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M – February 27: Seedlings + Garden Planning
Let's start seedlings! Bring some seeds to share + something to plant them in. I'll grab some big bags of potting soil at Ace. We'll set up tables outside + get started on our winter sowing. I saw this great post about using leftover milk jugs + takeout containers as mini greenhouses – this is …
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Th – February 23: Play at Sloan’s Lake Park North
We're meeting 1:30pm at Sloan's Lake Park North (4410 W 26th Ave, Denver, CO 80212). Come when you can, bring what you want. There's a playground, lots of open space, climbing trees that double as forts, picnic tables, lots of walking space, porta-potties + basketball/tennis courts. This week, please bring:Outdoor, weather-appropriate clothing Sunscreen, snacks + …
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FIELD TRIP to Hiwan Homestead – March 10 @ 10am
Friday, March 10 @ 10am – Who's in for an old-time experience? We're signed up for the Journey to Jeffco program at Hiwan Museum, where we'll be learning about the westward movement by packing a prairie schooner, making journey cake, learning in an 1876 schoolhouse, and shopping in the 1895 Bear Creek Mercantile. This is …
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Th – February 16: Sled at Majestic View Park
Last-minute change to Majestic View, where there's sledding for all! Join us if you can. We're meeting 1:30pm at Sloan's Lake Park North (4410 W 26th Ave, Denver, CO 80212). Come when you can, bring what you want. There's a playground, lots of open space, climbing trees that double as forts, picnic tables, lots of …
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M – February 13: Valentines Exchange + Galaxy Jars
Let's celebrate Valentine’s by decorating a receiving box + exchanging cards! Please bring a small box to decorate + any special decorations your kids want. We have lots of specialty papers, glue + tape in the Wildling tub to share. We'll do our usual warm-up activity and then we'll probably play some musical chairs or …
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Th – February 9: Play at Sloan’s Lake Park North
We're meeting 1:30pm at Sloan's Lake Park North (4410 W 26th Ave, Denver, CO 80212). Come when you can, bring what you want. There's a playground, lots of open space, climbing trees that double as forts, picnic tables, lots of walking space, porta-potties + basketball/tennis courts. This week, please bring:Outdoor, weather-appropriate clothing Sunscreen, snacks + …
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FIELD TRIP to Ice Skate at Evergreen Lake House – February 10 @ 3pm
Let's meet on the ice! You never know when it's the last week of ice skating, so we're trying to squeeze it in while the ice is still in decent shape. They open at 3 o'clock, so let's try to get there before it's crowded. This is a public event + everyone is welcome. Please …
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