Yesterday, Emily had her first field trip of her First Grade year. It was a place that they use as a Farm Classroom. For two days a year the FFA comes and teaches the children about all the things a farm can produce and Alfa sponsors it so it's free for every school in the county. It's only for First Graders and one of the workers told me they see 1500 students in 2 days. It was a great day and I even learned a few things that I didn't know!
Emily and Anna Kate
They had a duck race by pumping water pumps. Emily won!
We went on a hayride out to the fields. They had cotton fields and pumpkin fields beside each other.
Mary Ann and Anna Kate with Em.
They gave a presentation on cotton and all the things cotton is used for. I didn't know that when they put the cotton in the gin, they use the seeds for making oil and they use it in food like Doritos. One little boy told me he could taste the cotton every time he ate Doritos. LOL.
After seeing the cotton, the kids got to pick a pumpkin. You can't tell my this photo but some of the pumpkins were HUGE!!!!
The workers told the kids to get a pumpkin that they could carry themselves. Well, that was nearly impossible!!! Em finally found one with the help of her friend McKenna.
We ran into one of my husband's best friends in high school, Shannon. It was so good to see him.
Em and Melana riding the train.
Mary Ann and AK
They had a petting zoo with rabbits, geese, goats, sheep, and pigs.
They explained to the children the importance of eating fruits and vegetables every day.
And this was the hit of the trip. This is Butter Bean the cow. Her owner explained a lot about dairy and in importance of having it in your diet.
After a full day of learning and fun, it was time to head home. As always, we rode with my friends Crystal and Richard and their little girl McKenzie.
I really enjoyed it and the kids did too! I can't wait to go back with Gracie.
