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4 Wind: Feathers

Today we explored feathers and it was SO cool! Together we dove right into looking at feathers and classifying them into different groups. We learned about the difference between feathers that keep birds warm and that are meant for flying. Each group was able to check out a bird wing and use magnifying glasses. There were discussions about how birds bones are hollow to help them fly as well as that bird feathers were also used to write with ink. After we had the chance to look at the talons of two different types of birds! Our time together ended with a much loved puppet show talking about the different adaptations birds have that make them unique!












We LOVE 4 Winds! Thank you to our parent volunteers that were able to reschedule due to our snow day last week! It was so much fun!

I hope everyone had a great weekend! Four more days until we have a week and two days off! They are going to be filled with fun!

Love,
Miss Brehm

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