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FIELD TRIP

Children who experience a holistic development during their younger school years grow up to become global citizens. 


Taking the students out of the classroom is important because it provides a balance between indoor and outdoor activities. It prepares them for what it is like in the real world. 

As part of our unit on How The World Works which focuses on the science of living things, the preschoolers went out on a field trip to Rokkosan Pasture.


In here, the students were immersed and had access to a different environment,  the farm habitat together with the animals who live there. 


They experienced interactive learning by feeding and getting up close with these friendly and hungry goats.



They observed how the animals shared space and played inside their homes. They were able to make connections on how they, as preschoolers socially interact with one another inside the classroom.  


The parents who joined the trip also became the teachers and guide as they  modelled to the students how to pet and be gentle to the animals. 





This experience helps them to develop empathy and tolerance to other living things. 

 

It helps develop critical thinking skills and gives them a chance to think about our unit from a different perspective. 


However, they will do whatever they can to play with the animals like a living stuffed toy!


But who wouldn't be tempted the hug the softest and fluffiest fleece ever?! 



The trip also fosters a sense of teamwork and community among the preschoolers as they experienced the environment together.

As they emulate IB Learner Profiles of being,


Balanced


Inquirers


Risk Takers


Caring

Just to name a few.

Lastly, it is a good opportunity for us to understand that these animals are the ones who give us food! 


Well.... that was an excuse to try the ice cream with cheese from the milk they got from the farm!



And we were not disappointed! 


We are prepared to go back to our classroom and share our experience to our family and the school community!


Thanks to all the parents who joined us and to our moms and dads who prepared our delicious snacks and lunches! 

Enjoy the video!!! 



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