Em’s First Kindergarten
Class Trip Pumpkin Picking
Donaldson’s Farm
Hackettstown, NJ
Yesterday I had the pleasure of being a chaperone on
Em’s first class trip ever. It was especially heartwarming since both my sons’
first class trips were to pumpkin farms.
The trip was to Donaldson’s Farm in
Hackettstown, NJ. It’s exit 19 off of Route 80.
My family has been to Donaldson’s a few times, but we have
not been there in years and years.
Em’s class enjoyed a little private event celebration
when they arrived that included freshly picked apples,
apple cider, and the reading of the book
Spookley The Square Pumpkin.
The children were also taught about different types
of pumpkins and the many uses of them.
It wasn’t long after that everyone boarded
the tractor-pulled hayride for a tour of the farm.
Everyone was shown where the corn, strawberries,
mums, apples and many other fruits and vegetables were grown.
The view of the mountains were spectacular!
Soon we arrived at a pumpkin field where pumpkins
sized perfectly for Kindergarten students were growing.
The children searched the field for their own
perfect pumpkin. Emily checked about 30 before
making her final decision!
I loved how the pumpkins were still on the vines and
taken off only after they were chosen by each child.
Every child boarded the hay ride for the return trip
where we all enjoyed lunch and a little play time!
It was the perfect first class trip experience and
I was so honored to be a part of it.
If you are a teacher or a parent, this is a wonderful
farm to visit. The people are very child friendly and
the family has owned the farm for many years.
There is a shoppe on the grounds that sells
a variety of fresh fruits, vegetables and bakery goods.
We had the perfect day at Donaldson’s Farm!
Disclosure: This was a personal post. All opinions are that of
Diane Sullivan. Email me at ELGeorgia@aol.com
