Students stand in apple orchard

Students in Ms. Barker's 4K classroom traveled to Jasper Apples outside Wonewoc on Thursday to learn about apple orchards.

Students learned how cider is made and tried a sample before heading to the orchard to pick their own apples. "It was a wonderful experience for our students," Ms. Barker said, "a big thanks to Rick and his hardworking crew for hosting us."

Field trips present a unique opportunity to build on children's natural curiosity and provide firsthand sensory exploration of topics they have discussed in school.