This year I have am on more of per diem schedule with work so except for a few hours at home and an office day each month, I am off for the months of November and December. One of the reasons to cut down my hours a bit has been to focus on homeschooling more especially with 2 being home this year. So during these months, I had a few field trips planned. Dave even planned one...I will let you figure out which one...
We went to Plimoth Plantation with the 2nd grade class from Mount Hope. Here are the kids on the Mayflower.
Hannah and Josiah below deck where they learned that 102 passengers stayed...now I know where the phrase "tight quarters" came from!
The kids with cousin Isaac on one of the cannons in the meetinghouse.
The Libbys at the plantation.
I myself hadn't been to Plimoth Plantation since I was a teenager maybe and Dave had never been. My favorite part is visiting the houses and talking with the Pilgrims inside. The kids really learned a lot from all they saw and heard.
Here's Hannah grinding the corn
And now she's making yarn from the wool...my little Proverbs 31 girl!!
We took the kids to Patriot Place which is at Gillette Stadium where the Patriots play. Caleb was so happy to go on this field trip. We were doing a football unit so it was a perfect idea that Dave had (told you you'd be able to guess which one he planned!). One of most amazing things about this place is how updated their displays are. We were there on a Thursday and this ball and the cleats behind it were from Sunday's game in London. The cleats were worn by Gronkowski and both were in the case because of a record that was set in the game. Can you tell mommy learned a lot on this field trip? Caleb has been teaching me quite a bit about the game?!?!
One of the floors had all kinds of interactive things for the kids to do. This is Caleb and Dave "reviewing the play".
This was the huddle. Once you stepped into it, you would hear Tom Brady give the plays. It was cool and the players were actual height and they are tall!!!
This was an area where you could make the kick just like Adam Venatari. It was difficult to tear Caleb (and Dave!) away from this one.
Jonas getting in on the huddle.
This is my most favorite picture of the bunch. Absolutely hilarious! We tried getting a helmet on Jonas but he was not having it! He wasn't even sure what to think of Dave when he had it on.
My little Patriots
Kind of crazy that this little lady will be bringing home her on diamond one day but for now, we will just let her try on the Patriots Superbowl ring.
When we first got there, you couldn't really see the field but when we were done going through Patriot Place, they took down the gate so the kids could see the field then. They thought it was pretty cool to see where the Patriots actually play. Caleb thought it was neat to see the same field that he sees on TV.
Next week we are planning a trip to the Museum of Science to see an exhibit on birds. We are learning about flying creatures this year in Science so the kids will be able to see a bit more of what we have been studying.
Until I can post again...which hopefully will be sooner than later!
