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| Mr. Potato Head reminded us of our five senses |
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| Quiet observers watch a groundhog |
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| We found a toad |
The kindergarten children were so excited to ride a school bus on our very first field trip of the school year to the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education. (SCEE). Once we arrived, the enthusiasm turned from our mode of transportation toward the beauty of the autumn day as we explored a pond, the woods and a field with a focus on our senses and how they help us to understand the world around us.
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| Exploring the pond... |
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| the field... |
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| and woods |
In small groups, the children were guided by environmental educators on a nature hike. The kindergartners learned that we have "tools" that we carry with us, our five senses, that help us to continually take in information and learn from our environment. Children are intrinsically drawn to nature and their heightened curiosity led to thoughtful questions and careful observations as we explored the nature center grounds.
Be sure to ask your child about the four senses they used on this field trip. Just to note- no tasting was involved in this hike except for a bus ride snack of goldfish and pretzels!
What did you see?
What did you hear?
What did you smell?
What did you touch?
Look for a kindergarten bulletin board soon filled with observations, illustrations and kid writing about our senses walk.
If you would like more information about SCEE and some wonderful opportunities to explore the beautiful outdoors with your family, click on the link: http://www.schuylkillcenter.org/
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