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Tuesday, January 31, 2012

A Visit from a Special Builder

In order to prepare for our BIG house project, Matthew's dad Milton came to talk to the Turtles about all the different kinds of tools that are used to build and how to use them safely.  He first talked about using tools only when a grown-up is around and then showed us his big tool box full of tools!  He showed us goggles to protect our eyes and gloves to protect our hands.  Some other things Milton showed us included a tool belt, a drill, a paint roller, pipes, wires, screw drivers, pliers, and a level.  The Turtles were so excited to learn about some of the new tools Milton showed us, but also to see that some of his tools and some of the Turtles' tools were the same!  We even got to pass around some tools!








After we thanked Milton and said goodbye, the Turtles and the Little Frogs got ready for Inside-Outside day because of the beautiful weather!  Some of the choices inside included making monsters, using tools, sand table, oil pastels, and book corner. Our friends even looked through a book called I Need My Monster to get some ideas for their monsters.





Some of the choices outside included, riding bikes, climbing trees, playing with our sand toys, and even moved an entire table to make a reading table!
















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