What a day!

Today we had an on site field trip. The firemen talked with the children, covering various areas concerning fire safety and what to do ~ and how you proceed to get out of a burning house. One of the firemen put on his protective gear, so the children could see he was just the same and not some monster. The children touched him and asked questions. They then proceeded to crawl out of the classroom and explained why you crawl. The children then went outside to the firetruck where they were allowed to get inside the back then the front. I think their line (waiting for their turn) was one of the best lines we've had all year. They also got to see all the equipment. Several parents came at the appointed time also. They were impressed with the children's responses.
I was beginning to wonder if the praying mantis were every going to hatch, we got the egg in March. Well today this is what one of the children found when she came to class this morning. It was very exciting for them, and me, also.


Your guess is as good as to how many there were. We let them go in a corner of the yard, next to the field the cows and horses occupy. I am sure there are plenty of little bugs there.
I did put the egg back in the container in the room, just in case there were more. I'll find out in the morning.