Monday 3 April 2017

Zoo-TASTIC!

Today was ZOO-TASTIC! It was our first day attending the Edmonton Valley Zoo's week long Zoo School adventure, and it was an absolute blast!


We arrived and got busy right away. Our teacher, Courtney, sent us out in our small groups to tackle some animal observations. Each group will observe their chosen animal for a few minutes each day throughout the week! Today we were challenged to write 3 "ing" words, describing what our animal was doing. We also drew and labelled their enclosures. 


Observing the lemurs

Observing the snowy owl


The meerkats decided to observe us too!


Back in our classroom, we met a non-venomous children's python! Many opportunities to think, wonder, and learn! 



Some cute little rats live in an enclosure in our classroom, and Teacher Courtney gave us an opportunity to meet one cutie close up!



Bursting with energy, we were let loose to do an animal fact scavenger hunt! 



Then it happened. We came face to face with the most dangerous animal at the zoo. We went "backstage" to meet all 300 pounds of Taiga, a majestic Amur Tiger!

"We're going WHERE?"

The day finished off with some quiet journaling time, choosing our "top 4" moments of the day. 



Back we go tomorrow for more learning, more challenges, and more adventures! 

SO THANKFUL for today!


  

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