World of Work Day

This is the second year World of Work Day has been held at our school.  Students have the opportunity to learn about different careers.  Our morning was packed full, checking out a variety of occupations.

We learned more about Food Corps and how plants grow.  Students made a necklace that had a seed inside a clear plastic bag so they could watch it sprout.

We had a quick snack break before moving on to our next activity.  I let my kiddos play on the  BIG kid's playground a few times a year so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity for them to get some wiggles out.

Of course when I called for them to line up, one said he was stuck at the top of the climbing wall.  My principal, was quite funny running to the equipment saying she'd save him.  He was grinning the entire time and he did make it down safely.

Next up, we saw a helicopter and they were able to get inside to check it out.  He showed the kids the bucket they use when fighting fires and showed them the controls.  It was quite cool hearing it land at our school.

Then we learned about health occupations.  The ladies who presented had puppets and got the kids involved.  They shared a story of a girl falling out of a tree and went through the steps she would have to go through if she broke her leg.

Finally, we learned what an entomologist does!!  He showed us nets he uses to catch bugs.  He even brought in some REAL bugs from the jungle!!

The butterflies and beetles he had displayed were over 100 years old!!

This was a GREAT opportunity of students and has sparked their interests in careers they maybe have never thought about.

World of Work Day at OTES

Today, the kids had the opportunity to go around and check out different job careers.  We had 6 engaging sessions.

First up, we had Martial Arts.  She did a great job showing the kids different types of moves.

Then we went to visit R2D2!!  The kids loved hearing the noises and how he was built.

Next up, we went to wood working and looked at some finished products.

Then we learned about health occupations.  Our gym teacher helped by using puppets to show us different careers.  Our principals, Ms. Tuell and Mr. Cyr, even joined in to help.

Some of the kiddos and their new friends.

The University of Maine swim coach talked about her job and brought in some of the items the swimmers use.

Last but not least, we finished up with a JetBlue pilot!!  He talked about his job and how a plane flies.  It even eased my fear about flying!!  Ok, not really...