Giddy first graders donned boots
and jackets to go outdoors after
the snowfall to discover and document
those footprints left behind by the
rabbits, squirrels, and deer. They
documented in carefully written
journals those wonderful discoveries.
Bright-eyed and happy in the tiny
German village where Oscar Mayer
was born. Their teacher led the
field trip through the snow and
explained where the creatures
lived in the cold winter months.
Red-cheeked and happy,
the first graders returned home
after school to tell their parents.
Seeing life in a simple manner
through the eyes of children is
a wonderful way to view life.
Wishing everyone peace.
Dr. Mary Ann Niemczura 
Brother and sister looking alike in the last photo! Haha! Great blog post xoxo
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Emily, thank you for this lovely comment. To this day, I watch the snow for “tracks” and try to figure out who made them. Your comment is very much appreciated. Enjoy the weekend. oxox
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Beautiful… Sharing! Have a lovely weekend, Mary Ann. Your post reminded me of the joy of watching the world through the eyes of the children… ❤ xo
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Bette, thank you for your awesome and insightful comment. I believe that all of us who have observed the world through the eyes of children see the joy they have. The simple pleasures they experience. Enjoy the weekend. oxox
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How lovely to have gone on a field trip in Germany and in the winter too. A field trip can be the highlight of your year at school…at least it was for me. So agree children see the world through simpler eyes and mindset – and with so much curiosity too. At that time of life nothing seems impossible.
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Mabel, thank you for the lovely comment. Our son was in first grade in Kösingen, Germany and our daughter in Kindergarten at the time. Even as a Fulbright teacher, we went outside daily with our classes, rain or shine or snow. Enjoy the weekend. 🙂
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