Wooster School Students Visit New Pond Farm

Earlier this month, second grade visited New Pond Farm in Redding, CT to explore Eastern Woodland Indians. During the trip, the students looked into important Native American culture that inhabited the eastern woodlands for centuries. They hiked to their encampment, which included a longhouse, barked wigwam and activity areas. Students learned about the daily activities of the Connecticut Indians, including the important roles played by all family members, home life, cooking and the use of ceramics. Second graders also learned how women crafted clothing from animal skins, and the importance of the seeds, nuts and berries gathered by children through spring, summer and fall. Students had the opportunity to try traditional foods comprised of freshly made corn bread and farm-fresh maple syrup, roasted seeds, dried berries and popcorn. It was a blast!

The Pre-K class also enjoyed a wonderful morning at New Pond Farm. The children walked the farm, met Daisy the cow, many colorful chickens, and a group of sheep relaxing in the field. The students were excited to learn how to milk and brush a cow. They also were able to feel a warm egg from the chicken coop! Finally, they learned a bit about sheep and their warm coats that can be made into yarn for knitting. Each child made a bracelet out of clean and carded wool. The ended the trip with a much anticipated picnic lunch on a beautiful fall day!

About Wooster School

Wooster School is an independent, co-educational college preparatory day school, serving students from Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Located in Danbury, Connecticut, the School serves students from Pre-K through grade 12. A leader in classroom innovation and teaching, Wooster School is a place where thinking and learning are personal, meaningful, and visible; and where faculty work closely with students in small classes and cohorts to think and communicate critically and creatively. At Wooster, every student participates, every student contributes, and every student learns and develops the necessary skills to be a life-long learner and leader in college and life beyond.

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