Today we explored smell in our study of the five senses. Students smelled scented cotton in four jars and guessed what scent each one was: coffee, grapefruit, apple soap, or garlic. The garlic was pretty potent and the least favorite. Later we talked about ways our sense of smell helps keeps us safe. Some of the ideas we thought of were smelling fire and smelling bad food. Amy also noted that animals rely on their sense of smell to detect danger and protect their young.

During choice time over the last few weeks many students have been choosing to read or continue with writer's workshop. I love that these are things they are enjoying so much that they choose to do them during free time.

We had another fabulous ski today. Our loop in the field was a little longer and a little faster. If the weather allows maybe we get even farther next week!