St. Mary Preschool Visits Tougas Family Farm

Article submitted by Mary Rohanna & Mary Cote, preschool teachers

The children at St. Mary Preschool (Programs A, B, & C) celebrated Fall with a field trip to Tougas Family Farm in Northborough. The day began with each of the preschool classes having a group picture in front of the Pumpkin Tree. Can you imagine a tree that grows pumpkins?

The preschoolers were excited as they boarded the tractor drawn hayride that took them for a ride around the farm. Apples of all colors could be seen everywhere. An expert apple picker gave instructions on how to carefully pick apples. Each child filled a plastic bag with five delicious, red apples. A sixth apple was for eating. The pumpkin patch was the next stop where the preschoolers in programs B&C selected a special pumpkin to bring home. The picking of apples and pumpkins was followed by a snack of apple cider and cider doughnuts.

The day ended with a visit to the barnyard farm animals and playing on the playground. It was a day full of fun and learning for the St. Mary preschool children!

The St Mary Preschool curriculum offers an opportunity for each child to develop through the discovery and exploration inherent in quality play activities. Above all, our priority is to provide an exciting and happy school experience for young children. This loving environment acclimates children to learning environments apart from the family, within a safe setting.