aquarium visit

We were very lucky to be visited by the local aquarium last week.  They focused on tide pool creatures and proper exploration techniques at the beach.  Perfect connection to our big project this year!  The primates were exposed to familiar vocabulary that we've been using in class & on our trips to Palmer Cove--tidepool talk!  And we learned a lot of new words too.  They got to touch and observe the animals and practiced taking turns, sharing, listening to and following directions.  They did a great job and I was a proud teacher.  Some highlights:

                                                           moon snail

                                                         hermit crab

periwinkle

                                   mussels, quahogs, scallops, barnacles, an oyster, periwinkles

horseshoe crab