Dear Families,
As I’m sure you’ve heard, our trip to Hancock Shaker Village was just wonderful. As we begin our study of Colonial Times, it’s so helpful for the class to have this hands-on experience and tour through Colonial buildings, kitchens, barns etc. The blacksmith shop warranted two visits as did the Discovery Barn. Our guide had us washing wool (hope those ziplocs kept things dry in the backpack home) and then showed us how to use a spinning wheel, how cheese was made and what herbs were taken for different illnesses. Thank you to Mrs. Doherty and Mrs. Heady for coming along.
The second slide show below shows the students as they worked to finish writing out their pocket poems, writing in their science journals and enjoying some Choice time together. Also the 2nd grade students working with Cuisinaire rods in Math class.
We are looking forward to having our Grandparents and Friends visit tomorrow.The Lower School will do a short poem they’ve written as part of the Assembly. The class will share some of their work and poetry with their Grandparents and have an activity in our classroom after the Assembly and Chorus with Mr. Martin.
I also want to share with you what I told the class this morning. I was very proud of them on the trip, they asked thoughtful questions, did a great job taking turns and were respectful to our guide and all the adults they saw. It was a great first trip indeed.
Wishing you all a lovely holiday weekend with your families and friends,
Katharine and Kay
