Our Trip to the Science Museum

The first thing we did when we got to the Science Museum was to explore a garden. There were dead vines on the columns and roof. I loved the flowers. My brother loved the cactus. We ran through the garden to see everything that was there.

Inside the museum, I looked at the fish in the tanks. There were so many of the same fish! Some fish were hanging out on the floor and near the corner.

On the deck near the lake, I found a writing journal. Many people had written in it. It was fun to read what other people had written. I wrote about how it had rained a lot and the lake had flooded. I also recorded the temperature.

The photos above were taken by my mom.

A Day at the Zoo

First, we went to the giraffes because they are first. He was sticking out his long, purple tongue and looking at us.

Then, we went to visit the penguins while they swam. They are new to Jackson, and they will stay for six months.

Then, I got my picture taken with the Star Wars people, and it was fun. I got it with Obi-Wan Kenobi, Hans Solo, Darth Vader, Boba Fett, and Anakin Skywalker.

We also went to see Inky the Clown. He was really funny, but my sticker accidentally got washed in the laundry.

Poems for Gee's Bend Project

Poems by Flower Power for a Black History Project for Third Grade

Follow the links after each poem to see an image of each quilt.

Dancing

Dancing, dancing,
everybody's dancing.
Men, women, children, too.
Everybody's dancing,
but why not me and you?

Quilt by Lottie Mooney, 1908-1992


Waves and Land

Water lapping land,
such a wonderful sight.
The sun makes the water glitter
in the morning light.
The land is striped from
farmers plowing.
The river waves rise
and start bowing.

Quilt by Annie Mae Young, 1928 -

A Secret Garden

One day, I was exploring my building
and going up the stairs at a quick pace.
I flung open a door.
I saw flowers from marigolds to queen lace.
It was such a wonderful sight.
It smelled like sweet perfume.
I stayed there until the next morning light.

Quilt by Polly Bennett, born in 1922

Our Solar System

What makes our solar system?
Moons, stars, and planets, too.
They are spinning around.
Many planets
have not been found.

Quilt by Nettie Young, born in 1917

These are great websites for learning about Gee's Bend and the amazing women who have made and are still making art from scraps of fabric.

• The Quilts of Gee's Bend in Context from Auburn University

• The Quilts of Gee's Bend: Quilters Collective History

• African American Quilts from Tinwood Media

The Snowy Day

I went out in the snow on March 1, 2009. My sister came out, too, and we had a snowball fight. Then, we went inside.

Later, I went back out and had a bunch of fun with my sister.

Then, I had more fun than I ever had in my whole life.

Then, I went back in, and my mom made us some hot chocolate. We also put peppermints in our hot chocolate.

written by Light Saber
photos by my mom

A Fun Birthday Party

On February 28, 2009, I went to Harry the Potter for a birthday party. My friend was excited that we were there. I also was excited that my other friends from school were there, too. There were a lot of people there.

You could paint one piece of pottery. I chose a dog to put on my bedside table. The paint dried quickly.

The cup cakes were called "double deckers" with a regular sized cupcake on the bottom and a small cupcake on the top. I thought it was a cute idea.

In our treat bags, we got a flip-flop notepad, some Hersey's Kisses, two pencils, and a plastic back massager. We massaged each other in a line. It felt really good!

writing by Flower Power
photos by my mom