Second graders take a river walk

Teacher’s name: Patricia Pfeifer

Name of school: Winfield School

Location of school (city, state): 7 1/2 Gulfstream Ave, Winfield, NJ 0742

What grades: grade 2

Your nature report: The Rahway River is within 3 minutes walking distance from our school. On November 17th, the children, my co-teacher and I took a walk to the river. We were excited to see many Mallards in the river, and were able to observe them feeding and preening. Since it was such a beautiful day, a turtle was basking on a log. Unfortunately the children’s excitement scared it away, and many were not able to see it. We had fun watching a squirrel run up a tree, cross over on the branches above us and then go near its nest. We examined brambles, red berries, and the habitats of forest, river, pond and freshwater marsh. We plan on taking these walking trips once a month to compare the seasonal changes in the habitats and the river environs.

Comments

[Jane Kirkland]

It was great to visit your school earlier this year and I'm thrilled to learn that you continue to encourage your students to be outdoors and observe nature. You rock, Patty! Thanks for posting..