Having fun with nature....

Castalia is very interested in nature. She loves the "Very Hungry Caterpillar," which has great lessons in colors, science and counting. we got it at the library once and she was hooked. I got her this sticker book which she LOVED:
http://www.amazon.com/Count-Hungry-Caterpillar-World-Carle/dp/0448444208

Actually, on our staircase going down to the playroom I have clings on the wall retracing the story. She loves telling it. Got it at Target for $20, basically it is this (ecxept they charge $100 for it!)
http://www.luxurylamb.com/prod/the_very_hungry_caterpillar_wall_decal_17506-cat-484_tr-fglel.html?utm_source=fglel1&utm_medium=fr&utm_campaign=datafeed

We were outside and she started to run after a butterfly saying "catch it." Perfect! I had bought a "insect catching kit" for when she would be ready ($ bin at Target and TJmaxx). The end of the summer is a great time to get those, they will probably be cheaper.

We went to a patch of flowers in front of her house and talked again about the different stages in the life of a butterfly. we talked about colors, about the way they ate, about flowers and the pollen. So many lessons.