The Fire Station

Jase's pre-school took a field trip last week to the fire station.  Jase had been looking forward to it for weeks and was so excited to go. He thought he was pretty cleaver when he started calling it the "fire department" instead of the fire station. He would laugh at himself every time he did it! He loved the trucks and the loud siren. His favorite part by far though was shooting the water hose. The firemen first showed them a video and then asked them several questions. Jase sat right up front and paid close attention. The fireman asked them what they should do if they are in their room and the door is too hot to go out of. Jase raised his hand and said, "You strap on your wings and fly out the window." He's full of superhero talk these days, and he was sure that was the right answer!

 Jase's class time actually has only 5 or so kids in it, which I love, so they combined with another class for the trip.

I had the chance a couple days later to go in to his class and help for the day. It was so fun for me to be there with him watching him interact with the other kids and see him sit and do his work. I was glad to see that he sits nicely and follows instructions like he should. He's a good little boy and really impressed me by the things he knew. One of my favorite parts about him being in such a small class is all the individual attention he gets. Right before it was time to go they played a few flashcard games and I was  surprised at what he knew already. He definitely focuses more at school with his teachers than he does at home for me. We're still trying to figure out which hand is best for him to use. He naturally wants to use his left hand, but when his teacher tells him to switch his crayon or pencil to his right, he writes or colors better. I guess still only time will tell. He's one smart cookie and seems to catch on to things quickly. I am grateful he has a good school to go to and the opportunity to learn!