Like I said in my previous post, they're really packing it all in here at the end of the school year! Carter had his 2nd semester field trip with his class this week, and I met them there for the fun. They got to go to Safety Town, which is at our town's central fire station. It's designed specifically for field trips, and teaching children of all ages about safety and the services of fire, ambulance, police, and 911. It's a pretty awesome place. We've been a few times before, but they really did a lot more with the kids this time, so that was nice.
First up was a safety talk about how and why to dial 911. Carter got to be the guinea pig... she selected him because he knew his home address :) He got to act out a 911 call, and he did great!
His call was that there was a fire in the kitchen. She (acting as the dispatcher) asked him all kinds of questions and gave him directions, and he did just what he said! Made me proud! :) She also said that just a few weeks ago in a neighboring city, a 4 year old saved their mother's life by knowing how to dial 911. Isn't that amazing?!
Then they got to hear all about the fire dept., what they do, and what tools they use.
Next up was the jeeps outside! They have about 20 or so mini 4 wheelers that the kids get to drive all around a miniature city. There are stop lights, stop signs, cross walks, school zones, and railroad crossings. They are supposed to pay attention to and obey traffic signals.
Carter picked up a passenger at one point :)
I have to say, the first 5 minutes was a little crazy! These 6 year olds obviously don't know how to drive, stay in their own lanes on the right side of the road, or pay attention to traffic signals and signs..... but it was so, so funny to watch!
After a few minutes, they all started to get the hang of it, and things got a little more orderly.
And, I'm not just saying it because he's my kid, but Carter was probably the best driver! He was very focused on the signals and signs and making sure he was going the right way. He also didn't take off crazy or get going too fast. He was very cautious. And if you know him, then you know that's true! Several of the other parents really got a kick out of him and how serious he was taking it, and how focused he was! Haha! That's our boy! I can only hope he'll be that way at 16!
So funny!!
Here is the whole class at the end of the trip. I know they had fun!! And I loved being there to watch them!
How cool that the city has this kind of a place for children to learn! You used up a lot of caution points on Carter. I think Ella may not be quite as cautious. And Cole, is he just going to be too laid back to need to be cautious. Time will tell.
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