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Food Fun at Freshii - FAS T/Th Class

Last week our preschool class had the opportunity to enjoy a “walking field trip” to the Freshii restaurant at Seafair Mall.

We, as educators, were so grateful for the dry, sunny weather and the willing parent volunteers who assisted us in our safe arrival each way!  Thanks so much!
When we arrived at the restaurant, the children were greeted with a friendly hello and a hug from Renite, the owner of this establishment.  It was wonderful to feel so welcome in this environment!
Once we all settled in, the children were split into two groups and invited to visit the kitchen in the back where food preparation is done.  Each child washed and dried their hands and received a hair net to wear before the demonstration began. 
We all got to see avocados chopped and soaked as well as lunch bowls compiled for consumption.  As the children watched, their questions and comments were enthusiastically welcomed by Renite and her staff.  The children also got to see a salad constructed…some of them even got to shake the ingredients!!!

When these delicious teriyaki bowls were completed the children got to sit at tables in the restaurant and consume the prepared products.  Many children could be heard making comments, such as “Mmmmm!” or “more rice please!”  You could visibly see and hear how much they were enjoying this experience!

After this part of the field trip finished, the children were invited to line up behind the counter once again.  Each child was offered a cup of frozen yogurt with a fresh fruit topping, which they enjoyed immensely!  Parents and teachers were also provided with this tasty treat!
Once everyone was done eating, we said our farewells and started our walk back to West Richmond.  When we arrived at the classroom there was a short amount of time to play before we gathered in a farewell circle to discuss the field trip experience.  When the group was questioned about their favorite part of the day, some children said “the yogurt” and many children said “everything!”

As educators, we truly appreciate the willingness of our local Freshii establishment to allow the children of our preschool class to enter their work environment and have such a positive multi-sensory eating experience!
Overall, this was a wonderful day in every way!  We are very grateful for the positive behavior of your children as we corporately engaged in this event!

 


Sincerely,

Teacher Lori

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