Movie Theatre!!
Recently his little preschool group went on some field trips. The first day was Tuesday were we went to the movie theatre which they were amazed by! The got to go in the back room and saw their big kitchen were they keep all their movie theatre snacks. They even played a little guessing game called "what's in my bucket?" 
They guessed everything from popcorn seeds to butter to even icecream and were pleasantly surprised when it ended up being a pickle bucket! They then got to go behind the snack counter and learned how they make the popcorn. 
How it starts out as a seed and with some seasoning and hot oil it pops the seed and we get popped corn. Then they got to watch it pop in the big popcorn kettle. They were very interested in this as you can see on the following picture.
Then of course they got to taste the popcorn that came out and wondered what wasn't right. They guessed right away that we had to put butter on
it. They also were trying to be so careful getting the popcorn off the little scooper and then the lady that was giving the tour told them that behind the counter it was ok to spill popcorn and that was the only place they could spill popcorn and walk on it and crunch it. So of course they then intentionaly spilled popcorn on the floor and crunched it beneath their shoes. They thought this was the best fun ever making a mess that was ok to do. 
They then got to go upstairs and see how they play the movies. She explained the different sizes of film reels and they thought that was neat. But even more cool is that they got to look out the little window that they play the movie through. They all got to take a guess how many seats were in the theatre. Ethan got his little finger out
and started counting" 1..2..3..4..5..6...7! There's 7 mom!" He was a little off by a couple hundred but close enough! They then went down and found a seat in the movie theatre. There waiting for them each was a bag of popcorn and a cup of sprite! Oh boy was this exciting! They then watched three short cartoon stories. 
They all laughed together and ate their popcorn while watching the funny cartoons. At the end they got little film strips and a Harry Potter card. It was a fun day!
They guessed everything from popcorn seeds to butter to even icecream and were pleasantly surprised when it ended up being a pickle bucket! They then got to go behind the snack counter and learned how they make the popcorn. 
How it starts out as a seed and with some seasoning and hot oil it pops the seed and we get popped corn. Then they got to watch it pop in the big popcorn kettle. They were very interested in this as you can see on the following picture.Then of course they got to taste the popcorn that came out and wondered what wasn't right. They guessed right away that we had to put butter on
it. They also were trying to be so careful getting the popcorn off the little scooper and then the lady that was giving the tour told them that behind the counter it was ok to spill popcorn and that was the only place they could spill popcorn and walk on it and crunch it. So of course they then intentionaly spilled popcorn on the floor and crunched it beneath their shoes. They thought this was the best fun ever making a mess that was ok to do. 
They then got to go upstairs and see how they play the movies. She explained the different sizes of film reels and they thought that was neat. But even more cool is that they got to look out the little window that they play the movie through. They all got to take a guess how many seats were in the theatre. Ethan got his little finger out
and started counting" 1..2..3..4..5..6...7! There's 7 mom!" He was a little off by a couple hundred but close enough! They then went down and found a seat in the movie theatre. There waiting for them each was a bag of popcorn and a cup of sprite! Oh boy was this exciting! They then watched three short cartoon stories. 
They all laughed together and ate their popcorn while watching the funny cartoons. At the end they got little film strips and a Harry Potter card. It was a fun day!Great Harvest & Krispy Kreme!!
First stop, Great harvest...
On Thursday we got to visit two places! The first one was Great Harvest Bread Co. were they
went in and got to learn about ingredients and how they mix their ingredients in big giant mixing bowls. They thought it was cool to look into one and see the bottom. They then got to taste and guess what each ingredient was that made bread. 
They didn't particullary care for the salt taste. They all guessed it was sugar and gave their fingers a good lick and dipped in to get a big taste of salt, not sugar as they anticipated. The looks on their faces were priceless. Some of the little girls (Aevrie and Alyssa) even got tears in their eyes! It was funny. They got to immediatly dip their fingers into honey which they like much better and even went in for a second dip to try to get the salt taste out of their mouths. Then 
they were free to feel how all the ingredients felt like and had fun getting their little paws dirty. Ethan managed to get stuff all over him. But he learned something and had fun. What's a mom to do? They got to also look in the "big, big, BIG oven!"
went in and got to learn about ingredients and how they mix their ingredients in big giant mixing bowls. They thought it was cool to look into one and see the bottom. They then got to taste and guess what each ingredient was that made bread. 
They didn't particullary care for the salt taste. They all guessed it was sugar and gave their fingers a good lick and dipped in to get a big taste of salt, not sugar as they anticipated. The looks on their faces were priceless. Some of the little girls (Aevrie and Alyssa) even got tears in their eyes! It was funny. They got to immediatly dip their fingers into honey which they like much better and even went in for a second dip to try to get the salt taste out of their mouths. Then 
they were free to feel how all the ingredients felt like and had fun getting their little paws dirty. Ethan managed to get stuff all over him. But he learned something and had fun. What's a mom to do? They got to also look in the "big, big, BIG oven!"Ethan was amazed at this big oven. They ended the tour by giving all the kids cookies which of course they loved. They all had dirty mouths but we had to pack up so as to be to our next destination on time.
Onward to Krispy Kreme......
To start out they all got dubbed honerary donut professionals and recieved their Krispy Kreme hats! Cambree came along on this
day and loved riding along with Ethan and his friends. Ethan didn't mind either. He actually was so focused on everything that I think he forgot his sister and mom were there. Cambree loved her hat! She kept putting her hands up to touch it and saying, "prepree!" Which translates to pretty for those who don't speak Cambree's unique language! Ethan thought his hat was cool! They all had their little faces pressed 
against the window watching the donuts as the went into the oil and then flipped over. Ethen would point and say,"Here they go agian! Wooooooo!" And then look around to make sure everyone saw it too. If you look closely at the one picture you can see his facial expression in the reflection of the window and you can see his little excited face lit up and amazed! 
Everyone especially loved when they went under the frosting machine. At the end they all sat down and got to eat a fresh off the line Krispy Kreme donut! Everyone had there's gone within a split
second which was no surprise with a bunch of 3 and 4 year olds. They then got balloons to take home. We had a great day full of fun and yummy treats! 
day and loved riding along with Ethan and his friends. Ethan didn't mind either. He actually was so focused on everything that I think he forgot his sister and mom were there. Cambree loved her hat! She kept putting her hands up to touch it and saying, "prepree!" Which translates to pretty for those who don't speak Cambree's unique language! Ethan thought his hat was cool! They all had their little faces pressed 
against the window watching the donuts as the went into the oil and then flipped over. Ethen would point and say,"Here they go agian! Wooooooo!" And then look around to make sure everyone saw it too. If you look closely at the one picture you can see his facial expression in the reflection of the window and you can see his little excited face lit up and amazed! 
Everyone especially loved when they went under the frosting machine. At the end they all sat down and got to eat a fresh off the line Krispy Kreme donut! Everyone had there's gone within a split
second which was no surprise with a bunch of 3 and 4 year olds. They then got balloons to take home. We had a great day full of fun and yummy treats! 
I am glad I got to go along and see Ethan learning about different things and experiencing new things! I love to see him so excited about things. I'm glad I have the oppurtunity to be a mom and be home with them so I can go along on these adventures and see the joy and the excitement first hand!
5 comments:
How fun! Brings back memories of my Director days at the day care. I'm sure it's a lot better when it's your own children though... and when your not pregnant, in the middle of the summer, taking 20 kids to the zoo(what was i thinking?). :) I'm glad Ethan loves preschool so much...it looks like he has a blast!
I can see why Ethan gets so excited for joy school--it sounds like they get to do some way fun field trips! I love the pictures of Ethan and Cambree in their Krispy Kreme hats! I miss my cute little neice and nephew!
oh my word, how much fun. can't wait till my little babe is old enough to do great stuff like that.
That looks like so much fun. So I think we should do field trips for girls night, I am all about free food and movies!! LOL
Hi - I don't know if you remember me... but I use to be in the ward - and I came across your blog and was so excited to see the kids. Oh - how they have grown!! I still miss that ward. I hope you don't mind me posting a comment... tell everyone hi! We still love you all dearly.
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