Third Grade Field Trip

Aaron's class had their field trip to a science museum to learn about fossils. It was a very enjoyable trip. The day before, Aaron came home and told me his teacher let him choose the kids who would be in our group during the field trip. I have to admit my first thought was, "Great. Who did he choose?"

I have been on many field trips the past six years and because I spend a lot of time in the classroom the teacher has often said, "I put Little Johnny (name changed to protect the not-so-innocent) in your group because I know you could handle him." Little Johnny is usually the least well behaved child in the class. That means the entire field trip is spent trying to make sure Little Johnny doesn't escape or cause bodily harm to himself or anyone else.

This is Aaron with the friends he chose for our group. I am very proud to say they were all on their very best behavior. The entire third grade was awesome! I made sure I emailed Aaron's teacher and the principal to let them know how wonderful I thought the kids were.

Aaron and his buddy on the bus.

Aaron digging for fossils.

Aaron and me.

Rachel's Field Trip

Today was Rachel's class trip to Healthworks. Healthworks is a kids' museum that teaches how the body works. I actually learned a thing or two. Our guide showed us a set of healthy pig lungs. She said they are very similar to human lungs. Then she showed a set that had been sent to a lab and went through a process that replicated what would have happened if the lungs had belonged to a smoker. Not a smoked pig, a smoking human. Ha, Ha! The bus ride there included Rachel's teacher leading everyone in song. The bus ride back was completed with the other third grade teacher holding a garbage bag open in case the crying classmate really did get sick!! I was praying at this point. I don't handle vomiting well. I knew if she lost it others would follow. (She made it to school by the way.) Rachel and her classmates seemed to have a great time and I got to be the mom who goes on the field trips! Of course, I have pictures to post!

This is Rachel and Thing 1 under a brain, between the eyes. They are giving me the "I'm watching you" sign. Get it? Because they are between the eyes! Clever girls!

This is where I asked the girls if I could please have a serious one. I'm sure they were wondering how in the world they were supposed to be serious standing next to a giant eyeball?

This is Thing 1 and Rachel on the Skin Climbing Wall. There are little portals you pass as you climb across and inside each portal is something you might find on your skin. I don't think the kids cared about the educational value. They just wanted to climb the wall.
Rachel is playing the giant Operation game.