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