Flanna's kindergarten class took a field trip to downtown Decatur to observe and document their community, and I was lucky enough to get to join them! (Have I mentioned how wonderful my boss is at allowing for work/family balance? Super. Amazing.) We walked from the school to downtown, and the kiddos recorded information at each location in their "All About Me & My Community" books along the way. The kids really seemed to enjoy learning more about the places we see every day but never take the time to explore. It was like being a tourist in our own town. And now, every time we drive by the Decatur Square, Flanna points out the statues and symbols she sees. Too cute.
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| We met the former mayor, and she spoke about the statue dedicated to her. |
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We stopped at Cakes & Ale to document what a baker does,
and got to try some lemon pound cake, too! |
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| Taking a snack break at the gazebo. |
Have you ever made a point to "be a tourist" in your neighborhood? What monuments or landmarks do you love where you live?
I think that’s nice. Now Flanna is going to be much more attentive of the things around her. ;) I think you should plan a sound scavenger hunt for her too, with some of her friends on a weekend. How about this coming holiday? It’s a good training for her ears. ;)
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