We went on our First Grade Class Trip to the Minnesota Children's Museum in St. Paul on Thursday, May 13th. We were supposed to go to Como Park as well, but since the weather was rainy and cold (48 degrees - brrrrr!) we skipped the zoo and headed back to CF after lunch. Fortunately, all of the morning activities, including lunch, were inside so we stayed warm and dry.
Could those smiles be any bigger? Jenna, Mallory, and Maggie were so excited!
Are we there yet? Finally, we made it. We listened to instructions in the Big Room at the museum. There were only three main rules - stay with your helper, walk, and have fun!
Each child was assigned to a group of 3 kids and an adult, so the groups were free to explore the galleries on their own. This works great, but it was hard for me to get pictures of everyone in the class since I had my own group to watch. Once we split up at the museum, I didn't see some of the kids until we ate lunch! Our volunteers were fantastic, and everyone had a really good time. Creative play is encouraged in every gallery, and the following pictures show just a few of the many activities available.
The grocery store is a popular spot. Kids LOVE to pretend!
The restaurant is also a fun. What's for lunch?
What will we be when we grow up? 
The play house is great, too!
Future x-ray techs?
Any broken bones?
Dr. Elaina was checking for Rebecca's heartbeat.
The baby was next for a check-up.
Waterworks is so much fun! Look at that bubble!
Boat races. Ready, get set....
Go!
Our class t-shirts sure help to keep track of everyone!
There's a traveling dinosaur gallery that was awesome!
The ant hill gallery is always everyone's favorite.
At 11:15, we were called back to the Big Room, where we ate our lunches.
The room was really crowded, but at least it was dry!
Each child was assigned to a group of 3 kids and an adult, so the groups were free to explore the galleries on their own. This works great, but it was hard for me to get pictures of everyone in the class since I had my own group to watch. Once we split up at the museum, I didn't see some of the kids until we ate lunch! Our volunteers were fantastic, and everyone had a really good time. Creative play is encouraged in every gallery, and the following pictures show just a few of the many activities available.
The grocery store is a popular spot. Kids LOVE to pretend!
The restaurant is also a fun. What's for lunch?
What will we be when we grow up?We just finished a unit on Careers, so the uniforms were especially fun.
The play house is great, too!
Future x-ray techs?
Any broken bones?
Dr. Elaina was checking for Rebecca's heartbeat.
The baby was next for a check-up.
Waterworks is so much fun! Look at that bubble!
Boat races. Ready, get set....
Go!
Our class t-shirts sure help to keep track of everyone!
There's a traveling dinosaur gallery that was awesome!
The ant hill gallery is always everyone's favorite.
At 11:15, we were called back to the Big Room, where we ate our lunches.
The room was really crowded, but at least it was dry!The kids were really disappointed about not going to the zoo, but the teachers and chaperones, not so much. We got back to school at about 12:30, just in time for a little Math and our afternoon special classes.
Thanks to all of our chaperones! The kids were really good, and I think everyone had a great time, even though it had to be shortened. Of course, Friday was sunny and clear, but
when reservations are made 8 months ahead of time, there are no guarantees on the weather!
when reservations are made 8 months ahead of time, there are no guarantees on the weather!
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