Science patch

this year i decided to approach our meetings from a different angle (last year i just hoped to make it to the meeting on time with at least half the supplies). while sitting at the back-to-school night meeting a couple weeks ago listening to emily's teacher, i took mental notes on some of what she said. basically that with math and reading being pushed so hard in second grade (all grades, really) there isnt much time for science, art (of course) and things like maps and geography. so like i probably mentioned regarding the map lesson, i am focusing on some of the missing subjects. not enough time for science? well, let's do it!

we had a guest "lecturer" at this meeting, one of the moms, christine: