Here we are back at the entrance. Have you seen Night at the Museum, Dumb-Dumb? We forgot the gum-gum.
One great idea that came from the curriculum I used this year is to take clipboards on field trips and have the kids sketch things they see or experience. I only bought three clipboards at the beginning of the year so Princess usually has to wait for a brother to finish before she gets a turn.Bear found a place to sit while he sketched.
Each kid was required to choose one plant, tree, or flower to sketch.
Bobo decided to remain standing.
Remember: you can click on the pictures to make them bigger.
The Crystal Bridge has a really cool pirate ship. We know it's a pirate ship because a silhouette of Peter Pan is on the top of it.
There is a ladder inside for the kids to climb to the upper deck. And, yes, I saw the the sign that says 6 years and older, and I know that Princess is only four. I'm a rule breaker, baby.
Popeye. Peeking through the window.
Princess decided she didn't like the upper deck. Thank goodness for big brothers.
When she got down she discovered an unused clipboard and she got after it. I could eat her up right now. I love how her precious little legs dangle over the side. She looks so big and so small at the same time.
And she's so proud of herself.
I think the boys would have spent the night on the pirate ship if they were allowed. The loved it.
Princess kept sketching.
Popeye checked on her.
And she kept sketching.
Look at those beautiful flowers.
It was a wonderful time. The kids said it was the best field trip we have been on. 
Bridget
2 comments:
Hi, Bridget! Wondered how you were faring during the "storm" and see that you are out of town. Probably a very good idea! We got power back Tues. and more of Altus did today (my parents for one!).
I like this field trip. I've not been to the bridge in years, but it made me think of something you might like that is in Frederick. It's called "The Crawford Collection" and it's filled with animals that Mr. Crawford has hunted on safari's in Africa and elsewhere. It's really amazing and he's big into helping preserve their environment, but also wants to promote to others how they are cared for, etc.
To reach them to schedule an appointment to go there, call 580-335-3211. I'm not sure if they have a size limit, but maybe other home-schooling families would want to go. I took the 4-h club a few years ago.
Take care!
Lori in Tipton
Ahhh, the kids are just precious! It's great seeing a photo of them ~ MaKayla LOVED seeing them!! They are just growing up into beautiful people :)
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