Students were visited last week by two lovable ducklings named Mary and Chocolate and three adorable chicks named Snowy, Brownie, and Dark Chocolate Chip. The two-week-old ducks and chicks were circled in love as students created a duckling and chick pen using their legs and bodies so the babies could roam freely among them. Dr. Maria Montessori would be proud, as the students allowed the baby animals to “choose their own work” while they quietly observed.
A fellow student (Mae), brought these baby animals into her class from her family farm, where they have 15 chicks and 6 ducklings at home. Mae brought feed as well, that her classmates offered to the ducks and chicks.