Wednesday, November 5, 2014
Happy Birthday Mia!
Our Wednesday began with cereal, pancakes, and sausages...and Birthday wishes to Mia!
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Good Night on Election Night!
Just a few pictures tonight. The kids had their Astronomy lesson this evening and are still smiling. I think the majority would all vote to come back here at Ferry Beach. They're a great group of kids!
Biddeford Tide Pools
After the kids filled up on lunch of salad, chicken noodle soup, and turkey and cheese sandwiches on focaccia bread, we took a 20 minute bus ride to the tidepools. The kids had a fantastic day exploring and found sea urchins, crabs, mussels, and other marine life!
Abiotic Adventures!
This morning the lesson was called Abiotic Adventures. The students were assigned a role such as: Knowers of Nutrients, Doctors of Diversity, Deputies of Disturbance, and Professors of Productivity. They examined different areas of Ferry Beach which included the primary dune, the beach, and the forest. For each area and factor the kids became experts and reported out their findings. Right now, they are outside playing and keeping very active! Lunch will be served soon, then we are off to Biddeford Tide Pools.
Good Tuesday Morning!
We were greeted by a beautiful sunrise over Saco Bay this morning. The kids slept well and enjoyed a breakfast of cereal, scrambled eggs, and banana bread. Our first full day is underway and going well!
Monday, November 3, 2014
Marine Life
This evening the kids had a Marine Lab in preparation for our trip to the Biddeford Tidepools tomorrow. They learned about all the different marine life they may encounter such as Sweepers, Snatchers, Synthesizers, Scrapers, Slurpers and even Invaders! By the smiles on their faces and their interaction you can see they enjoyed themselves. In addition to to all the interesting marine life, they also learned about safety rules while exploring the tidepools.
Prior to the lesson, kids feasted on pasta, sauce, homemade bread, and salad. Judging by how much they are eating and the comments they are making, kids are enjoying the food!
The kids are now snug in their beds, bellies are full of food, minds full of knowledge, and building lasting memories. Day 1 has come to a close. Good night!
We have arrived safely!
We had an uneventful ride up and have arrived safely at Ferry Beach. The kids have unpacked in their new rooms, had dorm orientation, and practiced a fire drill. They have been split into small study groups and assigned a Ferry Beach educator who will take them on their daily lessons. We enjoyed a lunch of delicious salad and chicken fajitas with all the fixings. Kids at my table absolutely devoured the meal and went back for seconds or thirds! They are currently on their first lesson, the ABC's of Ecology, where they will learn about abiotic factors, biotic factors, change, and cycles. It is sunny, but chilly, and the kids are already enjoying themselves!
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