Today was gorgeous, and one of the first days in a while that I had both aides in my classroom, sooo we decided to walk the children to Findlay Market. Now, I don't have the most well-behaved class in the world, so I was a little concerned at first, but they were awesome. Practically perfect.
We walked several blocks to get there, and the children loved it. They waved at everyone, were given candy, and learned a little bit about fruits, vegetables, and they way people exchange goods for currency. I have been to Findlay Market several times before, but it's amazing how places and events change before your eyes when you're with children. They were seeing and experiencing so much that I would generally not think twice about. Things like plums, tents, and strange dogs were suddenly interesting and worth talking about. This is just another reason to love preschoolers.
Another thing I mentioned earlier was their excellent behavior, but it's starting to make sense to me. Stimulate and interest children, and it will make your job (as a teacher or parent) so much easier. It seems like a lot of work to visit more local places or create fun and different activities, but it's worth it for both you and the children.
Many, many years ago I was looking for a good pre-school for my 1st child. One of the schools I visited, the one I chose, was just going out on a walk to Findlay Market. Every place we stopped the children said hello and learned about the workers there. It was like being on Sesame Street. Glad to find your blog and glad you are keeping the tradition alive!
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