And We're Off... The Running of the Roses

I love when the first week of May gets here...it's Kentucky Derby time!  Being that I am from Kentucky and teach in Kentucky, I feel that it is important to teach the kids about the history, rituals, and importance of the Kentucky Derby.  This year we researched the derby horses, created a name for our own derby horse and thoroughbred farm, and had a Kentucky Derby Hat parade. We also had a stick horse Kentucky Derby to decide which horse we would root for in the Kentucky Derby.  

We also invited a local horse farm owner to come and show the kids a horse and teach the kids about the hard work it takes to care for a horse.  This was a great experience for the kids.

Here are our Derby hats...