West Richmond Preschool

As we explored the ocean and sea life last month, we noticed that the children were getting interested in ships and boats and what sinks and floats. To further explore that interest, we had a fieldtrip to the Britannia Shipyard. The class before the field trip, the children were able to make their own boats. They used corks, toothpicks, rubber bands and foam paper. A bucket of water was also provided so they could test out their boats.       On the day of the fieldtrip, the first area that we visited was the shipyard. The children were able to get on a fishing boat. We also saw the area where boats got fixed and the tools used for repairs.     Then we went to a house where a fisherman and his family lived. It was called the Murakami house. We got to see the different appliances they used before. Some of them we don’t use anymore and some that have been improved throughout the years.     The last activity for the field trip was boat making. The childre

It was a beautiful morning with blue skies and sunshine. We went for a walk through the Richmond Nature Park with our guest Teacher Keefer, who is an avid nature enthusiast. So off we went on our adventure...   We first stopped to view the birds. We noticed that there were some adults with very fancy cameras, standing around the bird station. Teacher Keefer advised us that the better our ninja skills, the better we will be able to see the birds. So, we did our best ninja movements and tiptoed very quietly. We were in luck. The hummingbirds gave us an amazing view as they were having their breakfast. Then, we saw some other birds, including a beautiful chickadee.   Afterwards, we followed a trail and observed the environment around the park, including   plants native to Richmond. Teacher Keefer showed us oak trees and told us a story about the “Smallest Acorn”.     We also played games, found a secret tunnel, observed moss, and talked about bogs. We had a

In advance of Wee Walk day on May 16 th (a move for health event), our Preschool 4's Class took the opportunity to walk the Hugh Boyd Trail. This walk is # 8 of 23 easy walks around Richmond. All walks can be found in the Richmond Walking Guide Book. Being that the children were so engaged with all they could see, feel and hear... we happily only managed the first half of the walk on this morning. We're off! “The grass is growing and I can see small grass so small. It's just starting to grow.” Charlie      Oops, someone forgot a shoe on the benches!   “Whose shoe is it?” Roan “He'll be sad right Alara?” Iris “ Maybe we should take it.” Tiffany The children noticed something happening across the turf, so we walked over to check it out. A young boy explained to us that he and the other boys were auditioning for a commercial.   “Can I be in the movie?” Yasmin asks her teacher “There's a man up there so high.” Ariyen (as he