Field Trip

Our Mayor declared the 30th of Novemeber as the official day to honor our First responders. With banners rolled up and umbrellas protecting us from the rain we made our way to the neighborhood Fire Station. We huddled under the covered area and rang the bell to announce our arrival. After a short wait, we rang again, and again, and again. Even though we had called a head and arranged our visit they weren’t there. Since two of the firetrucks were gone we inferred these first responders were out on a call. To honor them we sang a Fireman song, propped our banners against the door and bundled up for the walk back to Geiger. Back in the class we talked about celebrations and disappointments. I reflected on the events and decided the children had a wonderful experience. In real life we have opportunities to show gratitude. Sometimes the process and planning is just as beneficial as the end destination. Through our preparation of the banners we got to reflect on the first responders role. We learned team work as we shared paper and crayons. Jayden and Dylan solved the problem of a ripped banner. Octavia got to feel pride as she saw how beautiful her fringed end looked when finished. I agreed with Natalie that while it was disappointing not getting to hand deliver the banners or to sing them the prepared songs, we did have a great time walking in the rain and working together to show our gratitude.