Ben squints into the sun as he shows off his find; an empty moon snail shell. He put it down gently right where he found it after I took the photo. All the kids were so good at honoring the ecology of the beach, although it wasn't easy.
Ah, makes me so excited to take field trips with kids in Hawai'i, to explore all of the native creatures, flora and fauna that this tropical place has to offer year around.
My blog's title originated in July 2004 as I was preparing to send my then 16 year old daughter to Annecy, France as an exchange student. It was to be a 10 and 1/2 month separation that I was sure I could not endure. BUT, thanks to the internet and blogging I survived her adventures outside of our 'nest'. Once she returned, I thought of changing the title but realized that 10 and 1/2 Months was a fitting description of the cycle of my teaching life too. Now that I am retired the days and months have much less structure but the title remains out of nostalgia for my teaching days.
2 comments:
Ah, makes me so excited to take field trips with kids in Hawai'i, to explore all of the native creatures, flora and fauna that this tropical place has to offer year around.
Your kids are sure on the ball!!
Mom
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