We had a great day on our field trip yesterday to Crystal Cave. When we arrived at the cave, there was an overall applause in the bus because they all were very excited. We began our field trip by walking up a very steep hill, but the kids had lots of energy! We got to learn about the cave’s history and how two farmers discovered the cave. The students watched a video on the different rocks and structures they would see in the cave as well. Our tour had us go up and down stairs throughout the cave, so much that we were over 100 feet down in the cave. When the cave turned the lights off so we could see how dark it was inside without any lights, I think all the kids were thankful that we didn’t have to tour the whole cave that way…and I was too! We got to enjoy a picnic lunch, but the favorite was definitely panning for rocks and crystals. Today, we get to sort the different rocks and crystals and identify them. It is going to be exciting and it is great that the students get to take home a little part of their field trip from yesterday. If I had a parent’s email address, I tried to send home a picture of your son and/or daughter on the field trip so that you could see how much fun they had, but I’m sure either way they told you all about it! Thanks for allowing your son and/or daughter to be apart of a great adventure in 2nd grade!