Puyallup Fair School

The Puyallup Fair School is provided at no cost and meets all Washington state EALR requirements.

Grade Level:	Pre-Kindergarten - 4th
2011 Dates:	March 14 - April 8 & May 3 - May 27
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 2011 format includes: Washington Agriculture Room - featuring worm composting, plant growth cycles, farm birds and farm mammals. Featured crops include apples, wheat and potatoes. We have a variety of growing vegetable and fruit plants in our classroom as well. The Barn - animal observation and petting The Wheat Room - focuses on wheat, from farm to table. Includes planting, growing, harvesting, processing and manufacturing wheat products. Children grind wheat, sift flour, knead dough and see noddles being made. Also features draft horses, farm machines and using grains as food for people and animals.
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

We are no longer accepting reservations for 2010. The 2011 reservation form will be available in January, 2011.

Our History...

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.

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. The curriculum rotates in a 4-year cycle: Diary, Wheat, Poultry and Apples and Honeybees. Our ehmphasis is on providing a developmentally appropriate presentation for each visiting group with an abundance of hands-on experiences.

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