There is little explaining needed. We took the afternoon to go to a local orchard where the students were treated to a hayride, caramel apple making, hay bale mazes, pumpkin picking, and a snack of pretzels and cider. I was treated with having 4 moms along to help. When things got a little crazy I just had to shout, "Find your mom." I think I'll invite them to school everyday. Just kidding, but it was nice for the afternoon. The students were a little bit extra hyper. Actually it was more than a little bit. They behaved quite well in spite of their energy. I enjoyed spending some time with them outside the classroom. And now for a few pictures.
They were so excited to pick their own apples. We had little success in getting a picture of all of them at this point.
So proud of his enormous, GREEN apple.
I believe this was the most interesting pumpkin picked.
It seems this farmer is missing her eyes and her front teeth.
Now we are back to regular days in the classroom. As a general rule, things keep getting better. I'm so ready to have them reading more independently so they can solve some of their own problem. If they forget what to do, I see many hands waving and needing me to remind them. Hopefully it will not be long until they can reread the directions themselves and not need to wait for me.
