Poppity Pop-Morning

Popcorn crowding all around,

Hot air blows them round and round,

Yellow corn kernels poppity pop,

One after another, when will they stop?

Whirling, swirling the popcorn pops,

In a bowl they quickly drop,

Fluffy popcorn, grab a bunch,

Light and tasty, eat them, CRUNCH!

Poppity Pop-Afternoon

Corn Study-Morning

When Europeans arrived in the Americas, the natives taught them how to grow corn. It was a long process! In April, grain was planted in rows that looked like little hills. In May, the hills were weeded and the grass was pulled away. By June, leaves and stems were growing and looking good. Underneath the leaves and close to the stem grew the corn. By fall, the corn was ripe and ready for their Thanksgiving dinner table. Believe it or not, we grow corn this way today!

Corn Study-Afternoon

Pumpkin Life Cycle-Morning

During October, we spent a great deal of time taking a closer look at pumpkins. Two of our favorite books on the topic were Apples and Pumpkins by Anne Rockwell and Pumpkin Circle by George Levenson. These books helped us understand the life cycle of a pumpkin. Discussing the different stages sparked lots of conversation about our experiences visiting our local pumpkin patch. What better way to finish up our pumpkin study than to pick a Sugar Pumpkin hand delivered by Jaker himself?