Puyallup Fair School
The Puyallup Fair School is provided at no cost and meets Washington state EALR requirements.
| Grade Level: | Pre-Kindergarten - 4th |
| 2012 Dates: | March 13 - April 12 & May 2 - May 25 |
| 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 2012 format includes:
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| 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 |
Download the 2012 Fair School reservation form.
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 emphasis 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.
