So I found out that I like teaching PE and going on field trips. Teaching PE was defiantly out of my comfort zone but it was so much fun. Getting to run around with kids was fantastic. The best part about PE was getting to see those kids I normally have to ask a thousand times to sit in their own seat or "please use your inside voice." In PE I didn't have to say any of that to them...well maybe a few times I had to remind them of what they were suppose to be doing. But it was so much fun to let them burn off some energy! PE is sooo important. Respect those PE teachers. They do do a lot for our schools.
I'm not going to lie followers, I was sooo worried about going on this field trip. One I was not in on the planning. Now most of you might not know this but as a teacher I am a HUGE control freak. I like everything planned and organized. It just makes me feel so zen. To go to a new place with students I don't know if I know AND I didn't do any planning. Mrs. L might have a heart attack. Turns out I was subbing for the Tittle I teacher. So she left me notes to check with kindergarten or first grade to see who wanted me. The Kindergarten teacher decided she wanted me. I love her class. They are such sweet kids and they are funny too.
We had such a wonderful time. The kids were great and the dairy was really interesting. The owners gave us a tour. We got to see how they mix the cows' food. The owner actually let the kids lay in the pile of flattened corn. The kids loved it. Then when they took us to show the calves, we got to see one being born! It was fascinating. Although first the calf was not moving (nail bitter!) The kindergarten teacher and I both looked at each other. I could tell she was thinking the same thing, "Please let it move." (No one wants to explain That to a group of kindergartners. Then the little guy moved! (Insert sigh of relief.) Next thought, "now who is going to explain what just happened to these kids." (Insert new sigh of relief.) The own did such a wonderful job handling all the questions the kids came up with! I was truly impressed and so were the kids. After watching the "Mommy Cow" lick her new bundle of joy, we headed off to see the other calves. Then we saw how the cows were milked (really impressive how fast they can milk them!) They tour was capped off with the kids getting goodie bags from the dairy. Who knew it would have been so wonderful?!
Many surprises and great experiences this week. Now that I have showered off the smell of the dairy, I shall go make Mr. L his dinner. Good night dear followers!
LOL! I know PE did a lot for me as a child, like ripping my self-esteem to shredds! J/K I understand how important that fun time is for those kids.
ReplyDeleteSo how did you explain that the mommy cow was licking of baby birth mess?! That grosses even me out!
All in all, it sounds like an awesome day.
The reason I loved this field trip was because they did all the explaining. SOOOO awesome. The owner said that when cows are born they are covered with that goo because that is what is on the inside of the mom cow. Then she told the kids how the mom cow cleans the baby cow. I don't know how much of that really sunk in with the kids. I think they just thought it was dang cute. All in All it was an awesome day just because of how well organized they were. Who knew a dairy would do such a great job at giving a tour.
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