Recently, students in pre-k at Glendale Elementary enjoyed learning all about farms.
In anticipation of farm week, Pre-K set up an incubator with 17 eggs, and tracked their progress on a calendar, viewing the growth, and candling the eggs to view chick development.
The students recently welcomed eight baby chicks, and are anxiously awaiting the hatching of their brothers and sisters any day now. As the students learned about where food comes from, they were able to take part in making their own butter.
The Pre-K classes were also welcomed by the local John Deere dealership, Sunshine Quality Solutions, and were given an informative presentation about the different equipment used on a farm.
The farm unit was concluded with a visit from Bar None Ranch Farm & Petting Zoo. Students were able to hold, pet, feed, and brush 24 different animals. Some of these animals included: ducks, rabbits, chickens, sheep, goats, a donkey, a tortoise, and a bearded dragon.
The children had the opportunity to ride on a miniature pony. Pre-K teachers at Glendale Elementary school are Natisha Gil and Katie Richard. Paraprofessionals are Janene Cormier, Wendy Nugent and Penny LeJeune.
Glendale students learn about farming
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