Lewis and Clark Fun

The 5th graders at Cora's school took part in their biggest event of the school year on Tuesday: Lewis and Clark Day.

Celebrating the expedition into Western United States by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark at the start of the 1800s, the children encountered 12 stations at the big park next to the school.

Some stations were active, and others more learning-oriented.

Here, Cora and her teammates throw horseshoes and roll hoops with a stick.

They also drew out a map of the park, followed directions using a compass, and read stories about Lewis and Clark.

Here, they're drawing animals that the expedition team would have encountered on the trail.

At lunch, the children chose who to sit with, and it was no surprise to find Cora in the midst of the boys. She has girlfriends, to be sure, but she gets along very well with the boys.

If only she wasn't digging in the mud while she ate her lunch!

Thanks to my friend Pam for the second photo - classic Cora.

After lunch, Cora's group moved to square dancing. This drew groans from the kids - it was only fun when Cora and her partner, Thomas, spun themselves so fast that they flew off away from each other.

Notice the distinct lack of proper hand-holding here. Dancing aside, this was definitely a fun day for the students.