First Grade Field Trip: Elizabeth

Last week, I chaperoned Elizabeth's first grade class on their field trip to the New Britain Youth Museum.  Let me first say that field trips are not like they were when I was a kid - some grades don't even leave the school (programs come in to them) and the ones that do barely venture more than 10 miles from the school.  I have fond memories of getting on the bus very early in the morning and driving for more than an hour to some exciting location - Stoneham Zoo, Plymouth Rock, Strawberry Banke, and the Boston Museum of Science.  But I digress.  The NBYM was fun for the first graders.  They hiked a trail, played inside the children's area of the museum and got to see a bunch of different animals up close and personal.  We encouraged Elizabeth to bring her camera with her, so these shots are through her eyes (I will do a post tomorrow of my photos).

Up close and personal with some large birds. 

One of the marked trails. 

A thirsty Canada Goose. 

The shell of a turtle. 

An enormous peacock. 

Mariah and I on the bus.

The bus ride was right up there as most favorite part of the field trip...