Class visit to The Arch

Beth's first 2nd Grade class outing was to The Gateway Arch, or rather more specifically, the 'Museum of Westward Expansion' underneath The Arch. I managed to re-organize my working hours so that I could pop out for an hour or so & spend some time with Beth & Cheryl at the museum. All of the children from 2nd Grade were split into two groups, but I think that Beth's group got the short straw! Although the subject matter was quite interesting, the guide didn't seem to be quite as child-friendly as those hosting other groups within the museum. I guess it must be quite taxing at times to have to continually take groups of 30+ young children around exhibits, but it seemed like most of the time was spent telling the kids to be quiet :(