History Park field trip

Leo's class visited the History Park in San Jose today.  He actually went as a second grader last year, but since he is in the 2nd/3rd combo class, he visited again with the second graders.  The park has historical buildings and replicates life in Santa Clara County over 100 years ago.  

The kids took the bus to get there.  I didn't take the bus but my friend Aida did and she sent me some pictures.  

Leo and Ethan. 

The kids visited a school room.  

I came to the field trip late after helping in Serafina's class.  They were doing some outside chores.  

 Leo correctly identified the out house.  They all took turns beating the rug.

Then we headed into this lovely preserved home. 

 Trying out a hand mixer.

 Sewing.

 Ironing.

 After lunch the kids played in the grass.  Leo put his hand on a plant that caused him to break out in hives.  He was pretty alarmed, but fortunately I was there to calm him down and the hives disappeared pretty quickly.  We headed out to explore the park and the kids had paper and pencils to sketch.  Here's Leo and Solomon working on their drawings.

 He drew the covered wagon.

 There were six boys in our group but only three would stand still for a picture.

 It was a neat place but not the most exciting field trip, especially for a repeat visit.  Next week the third graders are going to the science institute but I'm not joining them for that one.

 Serafina celebrated Dr. Seuss's birthday at school and came home with this cute hat.