Pumpkin Patch

Yes, those are rain drops on the pictures.  Good thing we all wore boots and raincoats!  Wild Hare Farms always does a great job of teaching us about growing things on a farm.  We picked apples and carrots, fed the chickens and goats, found the perfect pumpkin and even had a hay ride on the tractor. It was lots of fun, even in the rain!

Welcome to pre-k!

I tried to edit out some of the pictures but I couldn't do it.  The pictures represent just a small portion of what happens during our week in pre-k.  We have lots of time for art and building, playing with friends, learning with older children and trying out technology.  These images show some of the best things about learning and growing in a small school where people really know your child and value them for the children they are.

STEAM in Prek

It all started with a book about a pigeon.   To be exact, it was the story
"Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus" by Mo Willems.

The challenge to the kids was to build a vehicle for the pigeon to drive.

It took concentration and trial and error. . .

to come up with a working vehicle . . .

that could hold our paper pigeon and roll down an incline.

Success!

This was just one of our mentor challenges this week.  The challenges are fun, engaging opportunities for creativity and working with each other.

Firestation!

This week we have been learning about firefighters and fire stations.  The Browns Point Fire Station never disappoints when we visit them.  We learned about firefighters, the gear they wear, we got to drive the firetruck, try on the coats, put out fires with special fire extinguishers and take lots of pictures.  For some, we had the added excitement of our first bus ride!  It was a great trip!