The Season of Change!
Hello, Fall Season!
Fall is a season of changes and migration. Have you noticed the colors changing around you? Have you felt the drop in temperature? Or even added layers for your daily outfit?
This fall, we embark on a new adventure. We began by following the lives of salmon and the migration of birds. These small yet incredible creatures have sparked curiosity in children, prompting them to ask about the importance of salmon and their journey back to the Capilano River Hatchery. They have also wondered why animals travel from one continent to another, from colder climates to warmer ones. These lessons allow us to connect with the rhythm of nature.
As the season unfolds, we will continue to investigate outdoors. We will be curious about nature. Children will come home with stories, feel inspired and be grateful for the natural world.
We invite you to join us on this journey of exploration.
Here are simple ways to connect with what we have learned:
Revisit the Capilano River Salmon Hatchery. Watch as Coho salmon attempt the stairs back to the hatchery. This showcases their incredible journey and their strength to jump upstream.
Identify birds in your backyard: Observe the birds that frequent your backyard. Describe their characteristics. Make sure to notice the size, feather colour, and beak shapes. If they stay long enough, listen closely to their sounds.
Book recommendations:
Salmon Matters: How a Fish Feeds a Forest by Lisa Connors
The story lays out the connections between salmon, forests, and the rivers. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving and caring for the environment.
Migration by Gail Gibbons
The book emphasizes the crucial role migration plays in order for animals to survive. It highlights the characteristics of animals that allow them to travel great distances.
你好，秋天！
秋天是一个 变化和迁徙的季节。你是否注意到周围的颜色在变化？你是否已经感受到气温的下降？甚至已经为日常穿着多添了几件衣物？
这个秋天，我们开启了一段新的探索旅程。我们从仔细观察鲑鱼的生活和鸟类的迁徙开始。这些细小且非凡的生物激发了孩子们的好奇心，他们开始询问鲑鱼的重要性并了解它们返回卡皮拉诺鱼苗孵化场的旅程。他们还好奇为什么动物会从一个大陆迁徙到另一个大陆，从寒冷的气候迁徙到温暖的地方。这些课程让我们感受到自然间的节奏，并与大自然建立深刻的联系。
随着季节的变化，我们将继续在户外探索。我们会对大自然保持好奇。孩子们也会带着探索故事回家，感受大自然带来的启发，并对自然充满敬意。
我们也诚挚邀请您加入这次探索之旅。
以下是与我们所学内容建立联系的简单方法：
· 重访卡皮拉诺河鲑鱼孵化场：观察银鲑鱼如何努力跃过阶梯，返回孵化场。这体现了它们的精彩旅程和逆流而上的顽强力量。
· 识别家中后院的鸟类：观察经常出现在家里后院的鸟类，描述它们的特征。请注意它们的体型，羽毛颜色和喙的形状。如果它们停留的时间长，可以仔细聆听它们的叫声。
书籍推荐：·
《鲑鱼的重要性：一条鱼如何滋养森林》 作者：丽莎·康纳斯
这本书主要讲述了鲑鱼，森林和河流之间的紧密联系。它时刻提醒我们保护环境的重要性。
《迁徙》 作者：盖尔·吉本斯
这本书强调了迁徙对于动物生存的重要性，并重点介绍了动物能够长途迁徙的不同特征。