Grade Four. It's the year of class trips. Or so I was told/warned by previous grade four moms who've been through it. Today was an all day field trip to Apps' Mill Nature Centre located outside of Paris.
First up, we watched how an arrowhead is made, followed by string making (out of milkweed) and then a demonstration on making a fire without matches....
All the kids had a chance to work together to make fire without matches as well....
At noon, it was time for a weiner roast...
After lunch, we were split into groups and off we went on a nature hike where we learned many many many many many things....like different teas that can be made by boiling tree bark, we ate sumac, wild garlic and all kinds of other woodsy things.
And at the end of the afternoon, we all piled back on the bus and made it back just in time to hear the final bell dismiss everyone for the day. Thoughts overall? Hmmmm......I'm glad I have the opportunity to go along on these class trips. It gives me ears and eyes as to what Max's classmates are like and into. As well as what is being taught. And when I know what's being taught, I can talk to Max about it and we can discuss what we agree/don't agree with. For example....evolution was strongly talked about this morning...how man evolved over long periods of time. Blech. Why do they have to teach that to 9 year olds? At least I'm aware and we are able to discuss everything from a biblical perspective at home.
Tonight I am tired from the outdoorsy day. So is Max. A soak in the hot tub and perhaps a movie is in order. :)
Max's school photo for this year. When did he get so grownup looking?!
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