Thanksgiving Celebration Planned!

We have been reading and talking about the First Thanksgiving that the Pilgrims and the Native Americans celebrated together. So, as a cluminating activity for the unit, we would like to have a small Thanksgiving Celebration in our classroom, "Kindergarten-style." It will be held Tuesday, November 25, from 12:00 until 1:30. Parents and younger siblings are invited! Please look for the detailed information being sent home on this Friday. Responses are requested by Tuesday, November 18th. Hope to see you there!

Field Trip Pictures

The gorilla showed us a few of his tricks.

Silly Beavers!

We had a great time!

Smile!

Joseph touching a baby alligator.

These girls aren't afraid of snakes!

Grace said the rabbit was VERY soft.

We learned a lot at the Zoo School.

Field Trip

We went to the zoo on a cool autumn day, October 29, 2008. First we learned about animals and the five senses at the Zoo School. We got to feel a soft rabbit, a smooth snake, and a hard turtle. We also saw a beautiful owl up close! Next we ate an early lunch at the picnic area. Then we split into small groups and toured the animal areas! Mrs. Beaver's group really enjoyed looking for the animals on the Zoo Checklist and then taking turns counting and writing how many of each animal we spotted. Mr. Johnson's (Kendale's dad) got a special secret treat at the zoo - they rode on the train. Mrs. Brandon's (Zachary's mom) and Mrs. Lee's (Julianna's mom) groups both did a great job of getting along and following directions! Last, the class met back at the picnic and playground area to eat cookies and drink tiny cupfuls of juice before heading back to the school. What a great day of learning about our world! Thank you to all the chaperones . . . you made the trip so much easier for us! Thanks for the photographs, Mrs. Brandon!