We had a wonderful trip to Hancock Shaker Village last week. There were baby lambs, goats, calves. There were exotic hens. There was even a mother pig and her eleven two-day old babies!
Such peaceful piggies!
During our visit, the children also had an opportunity to observe a blacksmith and a woman spinning yarn. In the Discovery Room, the class was able to try on Shaker clothing, card wool, “milk” a cow, and observe bees in a hive. We also enjoyed traveling with PS and Grade 1 on the bus. Below are a few more photos. It was a wonderful trip!
In a Shaker horse cart
Good buddies
Fun in the barn!
We’ve begun to make a farm mural in the class. After we finish reading books to learn about individual animals, each child creates one to add to the wall. So far there are chickens, duck, and sheep. Stay tuned over the next week as we gradually create a full farm.
Max turned six years old today and his dad Noah joined us in the classroom (sadly, little sister Zora was not feeling well and was at home with mom). Noah and Max shared the reading of a great book called Anatole and the Cat and after lunch we enjoyed delicious cupcakes. Thank you, Noah, for making Max’s birthday so much fun!
On a personal note, Teacher Appreciation Week was a highlight for me. I want to thank you all for the beautiful flowers, cards, chocolate treats, and fabulous lunch, and I’m very excited to eat the delicious dinner that awaits me tonight! Thank you all so much – your children are great, and so are you!
We’re hard at work preparing for our Poetry Assembly. Just a reminder that it is Friday, May 17, at 11:00 in Furey Music Room. Grandparents and special friends are welcome to attend as well. At the conclusion of our presentation, all are invited back to the classrom for a potluck lunch. More details will be forthcoming in the next week.
Enjoy Spring – it seems to have finally arrived!
Andrea