Finale zoom

We ended where we began two months ago.  This time the West Hill Preserve was awash with warm sun.  A lot changes in a short period of time.  Life. We went left at the fork this time around.  The trail is over grown and the markers faded, but once you get into the woods that path directs you across the landscape and up to the Finger lakes Trail.  We hiked quickly and with nostalgia - talk of what the trail was covered with snow, anticipating the steep climb, looking for a red mitten, and remembering our favorite picture books.

We arrived at the overlook - now the view obscured by foliage - and began an investigation using Istvan Banyai's wordless picture book, Zoom.  A great story on changing perspective.  The group task was to sequence the story through verbal communication.   A 'go fish' type game was used to try and get three similar pages to sequence.  Then a sequence of six until all thirty pictures are organized.  "Ah-ha" moments.

How do the pictures relate?

We then searched and old dump at the bend of an old grape road.  Pottery shards, iron implements, broken bottles - piecing together history. All hidden under a blanket of snow two months ago.

Shards

Basketball was on my mind during the first hike, so it was appropriate that our last one included a five versus five game.  Our picnic was a nice ending.  I am thankful for the opportunity to get to know these young people.    

Till next time...Zoom.   

West Hill Loop Markers

Always fun to climb a tree

Zoom Circle

Zoom discussion

The story comes together

GS vs CLE?

Old finds...

On the fast break