Puyallup Fair School

Grade Level:	Pre-Kindergarten - 4th
2009 Dates:	March 16 - April 10 & April 27 - May 22
Location:	Puyallup Fair & Events Center
Starting Times:	9:00 am, 9:30 am or 10:00 am AND 12:00 pm, 12:30 pm or 1:00 pm
Length of class:	90 minutes
Number of classes:	We can accommodate 3 classes each morning and 3 classes each afternoon
Curriculum:	Certified teachers present Washington state agriculture including plant growth cycles and the care of farm animals. The 2009 format includes: Washington Agriculture Room - featuring Apples: varieties, yearly growth/cycle, processing and products; Honeybees and their role in orchards; and Ag The Barn - animal observation and petting Farm Mammals and Farm Birds Room - introduces a wide variety of farm animals, divided into mammals and birds. We include: (a) names of male, female and young, (b) physical characteristics, (c) needs of animals, (d) renewable animal products such as wool, eggs, feathers, etc.
Teachers/Chaperones:	Please bring 2-5 adults to help children handle animals and do hands on activities.
Transportation:	Provided by your school - Download a bus route map

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Our History...
The Puyallup Fair School opened in May of 1988. The program was developed by a group of area teachers for grades kindergarten through third to visit the Fairgrounds in the spring to learn about animals and agriculture. Now, pre-kindergarten and fourth grade classes are also invited to participate.

As fewer families live on farms, children need opportunities to learn where their food and fiber originates. These learning activities enhance classroom curriculum in science, math, social studies, and reading. The barn visit offers observation and hands-on experience with farm mammals and farm birds. A secondary emphasis focuses on the role of the Fair in the agricultural industry.

For more information contact Candus Barnum at (253) 841-5007. Fax forms to (253) 841-5390.