Flat Stanley Project

Flat Stanley Project | Mr. Rosaaen’s First Grade | Madalyn Hovden | May 2015 3

Visit #1: Say Cheese!Visit #1: Say Cheese!

Event: Photography Class

Site & City:

Washington School of Photography in Rockville, Maryland

What We Did:

I have a very nice camera, but I didn’t know how to use it. So, Flat Madalyn came with me to a place where they teach people how to take pictures. Learning how to use my camera came in very handy for this project.

Question for You:

Where do you go to learn new things?


Washington School of PhotographyWashington School of Photography


Visit #2: No Child Left InsideVisit #2: No Child Left Inside

Event: An afternoon in nature

Site & City:

Meadowside Nature Center in Montgomery Village, Maryland

What We Did:I work for the Park system in my area. Flat Madalyn came with me to a near-by Nature Center where they offer hands-on environmental programs. We got to meet a corn snake, travel in a pioneer’s canoe, feed a turkey vulture, and say hello to their resident bald eagle.

Question for You:

What country has the Bald Eagle as their national bird?


Meadowside Nature CenterMeadowside Nature Center


Visit #3: Heading DowntownVisit #3: Heading Downtown

Event: Memorial and museum visit

Site & City:

Navy Memorial and Museum, National Archives Building, China Town, and a view of the Capitolin Washington, DC

What We Did:

I had to travel downtown Washington, DC (our nation’s Capital) for a work conference. Flat Madalyn joined me as we visited and viewed some of the most important buildings in our country.

Question for You:

Do you know which important documents are stored in the National Archives?


Downtown Washington DCDowntown Washington DC


Visit #4: In the Big HouseVisit #4: In the Big House

Event: Lunch downtown

Site & City:

White House in Washington, DC

What We Did:

After my work conference, we took a short walk over to one of the most famous “houses” in all the world, The White House. It was too bad we couldn’t go in!

Question for You:

Who lives in the White House?


The White HouseThe White House


Visit #4: To the MarketVisit #4: To the Market

Event: Saturday shopping

Site & City:

Amish Open Marketin Germantown, MD

What We Did:

We traveled a short distance from home to visit an open Amish Market where they sell fresh produce, bread, and even candies. But their handmade pretzels are the best. Flat Madalyn even got a bite.

Question for You:

Where do you go to buy food?


The Amish MarketThe Amish Market


Visit #6: Let No Man Go HungryVisit #6: Let No Man Go Hungry

Event: Passover Sedar

Site & City:

Kressler Householdin North Potomac, MD

What We Did:

My family is Jewish, and one of our most important holidays is Passover. Every year in the Spring, we hold what is called a Sedar to honor the liberation of the Jewish people as slaves in Egypt. An important part of Jewish tradition is “Tzedakah” or giving. At this holiday, we invite all who are hungry to the table.

Question for You:

What holidays do you celebrate in Spring?


Visit #7: Spring Has SprungVisit #7: Spring Has Sprung

Event: Cherry Blossom Festival

Site & City:

Tidal Basin, Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorialin Washington, DC

What We Did:

Spring in DC is absolutely beautiful. The area is filled with Cherry Blossom trees, which have light pink petals. Flat Madalyn, Alyce, Jeff and I took part in the annual celebration as well as some good photo opps with memorials to two famous Presidents, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington.

Question for You:

Who was our very first President?


Washington Monument & Jefferson MemorialWashington Monument & Jefferson Memorial


Visit #8: Another Day in the ParksVisit #8: Another Day in the Parks

Event: Just a day at the office

Site & City:

Montgomery County Department of Parks Headquarters and Brookside Gardens in Silver Spring, MD

What We Did:

One of the perks of working for Parks is that I often get to go outside during my day. Lucky for Madalyn, she was able to come too. We took a walk on the Sligo Creek Trail, rested by the tulip garden, and said hello to some Terrapin turtles.

Question for You:

Why do you think turtles have a shell?


Brookside Gardens, Montgomery ParksBrookside Gardens, Montgomery Parks


Visit #9: Night NightVisit #9: Night Night

Event: Bedtime reading with Alyce

Site & City:

Aly’s nursery in Gaithesrburg, MD

What We Did:

Every night, our family has a “B” ritual. We drink bah-bah (milk), brush (our teeth), books (read), and then bed. After a long day of playing, Aly helped Flat Madalyn fall asleep under blankie.

Question for You:

What do you do to get ready for bed?


ContactContact

Name:

Amanda Moskowitz

Location:

Gaithersburg, MD

Likes:

Family Time, Photography, Graphic Design, and Reading

I had so much fun taking Flat Madalyn on the adventures in my city. I hope she had fun too. Enjoy the pictures & come visit any time!

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