today, gabrielle's class (& the other 2 kindergarten classes) went on a field trip 2 the Harrisonburg Children's Museum
i've been there quite a few times throughout the years, but this was gab's 1st trip - and she LOVED it! who wouldn't?! this place has soooo much 2 do! the only problem, was that the 60+ kiddos only had 2 hours 2 do it in!
1st, they sat & listened 2 a story about water...
gabby sat beside her 2 BFF's - kaitlyn & phoenix! phoenix is the little boy who is hearing impaired & is attached 2 gabby at the hip! it's so cute 2 watch him try & get her attention & follow her around every where...gabrielle says she likes it - phoenix is her friend & she really likes having him around! she's constantly learning new signs & it's hilarious 2 witness phoenix's helper/translator use gabby 2 help keep phoenix in check ;0)
the group split up - 1/2 went inside a room for a lesson/project with water 1st - the other 1/2 played...then we switched
here's gabby building her boat...
i was actually surprised by how many parents felt the need 2 "assist" their kiddos in the boat construction...i guess these will b the parents that do the science projects for their kiddos when they get older! ;0)
not that gabby would have even let me help her if i'd tried - she's so independant! & she had a definite plan for the design...
she was the very last 2 finish - & was oh so proud!
all that hard work paid off - it floats!!! ;0)
then it was play time!
gabby had heard about the rock wall from jaden, & she couldn't wait 2 try it out!
not that gabby would have even let me help her if i'd tried - she's so independant! & she had a definite plan for the design...
she was the very last 2 finish - & was oh so proud!
all that hard work paid off - it floats!!! ;0)
then it was play time!
gabby had heard about the rock wall from jaden, & she couldn't wait 2 try it out!
a big barn, with a slide
a puppet stage
gardening
& a market
an ambulance
a stage 4 dress-up & putting on plays...a music & face painting area off 2 the side
an area all about insects - including a live tarantula & frog
sooooo much fun!
instead of riding the school bus with gabby & the crew, i met the group at the museum...when it was time 2 part (me back 2 work, gabby back on the bus 2 school), gabby got upset...she started tearing up & asking me 2 come back 2 school with her...i explained that i had 2 get back 2 work, but that i'd see her in just a few hours...as they were heading out the door, phoenix notices gabby's tears & starts signing 2 her...his helper tells gabby "don't be sad gabby - phoenix is telling u 2 b happy!" too sweet! :0)
lastly, here's a video of one of the girls' favorite things 2 do in the museum 2day...they spent quite a while at this station
lastly, here's a video of one of the girls' favorite things 2 do in the museum 2day...they spent quite a while at this station
4 comments:
I remember that place:) I think we took Wesley there like 3 times since it was so hot...LOL!! Glad you were able to go with her!!!
That looks so fun!
Cute pics. Ms. Independent ;) Love that she is so interested in learning sign too. I love the name Phoenix. You'll have to take some video of her signing.
We LOVE the HCM--went to it twice, this summer, while in the 'Burg. Wish we had something like that here (and sorta funny to think that H'burg has something that WE DON'T HAVE in Sarasota!!).
Gab is going to be SO much smarter by hanging out w/ Pheonix and also by having a mother who allows her to DO IT HERSELF......both are so benificial!!! WTG!
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