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Kindergarten SPREE Field Trip

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Kindergarten students explore the native grasses on a SPREE field trip.

Animals of the South Platte

The Kindergarten SPREE field trip has students examine animals and their relationship to the river. Through duck adaptation dress-up, beaver dam building, animal sorting, and exploration near the river, students will start to construct a better understanding of a variety of animals and their habitats in and along the South Platte River. Students will further develop their outdoor explorer skills and have a chance to get close to and interact with the river in a safe and fun way.

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Activities

Animal Movement Games, Beaver Dam Building, Duck Dress-Up, Animal Habitat Kit, Animal Sorting, and a Signs of Animals along the River Exploration Hike 

Colorado Academic Standards

Science 2.1 , 3.1, 3.2; Physical Education 1.1 a, b, e, f

Location: Johnson Habitat Park

Johnson-Habitat Park is located at the intersection of S. Jason St. & Exposition Ave. at 610 S. Jason, Denver, CO 80223

Please print a map for your bus driver.

Time Schedule

The time schedule for our Kindergarten trip is flexible and can be tailored to fit your class schedule. The standard start time is 9:30 am and runs until 12:30 pm, and the minimum trip length is one hour.

What to Bring

Students and adults should be prepared to be outside in any type of weather.

Everyone should pack:

  • a water bottle (there is no running water at the park)
  • sack lunch
  • sun screen
  • hat
  • layers of clothing to be prepared for changes in the weather

Teachers should also bring a first aid kit, extra food and water, hand sanitizer, a cell phone, and one adult chaperone for every five students.

What to Expect

The SPREE instructors will provide all of the instruction and all materials needed for the excursion. Students will be broken into smaller groups to rotate through activities.

What SPREE Expects From You

Teachers and chaperones are expected to model appropriate behavior for students at all times including: listening politely to SPREE instructors while they are presenting information, staying to the right side of the trail when appropriate, and being excited about and engaged in all SPREE activities.  Adults are also expected to help monitor student behavior throughout the day. 

For more information contact excursions@greenwayfoundation.org . 

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Field Trip Feedback

I am as impressed this year as I was last year. It amazes me that these instructors can make us feel like we are out in nature when we are literally downtown in a big city. It's fun, educational, and healthy. I love the SPREE kindergarten trip! Thank you!

Kindergarten Teacher from Monarch Montessori
SPREE Field Trip Teacher

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