Beekeeper Visits Norup Second Grade Class

On June 9, second grade students at Norup welcomed a special guest, Preston Zale, the grandfather of one of their classmates. Mr. Zale, who has been a beekeeper for 12 years, visited to share his knowledge and passion for bees.

During the presentation, Mr. Zale answered questions and helped students address their concerns and fears about bees. He began the visit dressed in his full beekeeper suit and even brought child-sized suits for students to try on. Students also got an up-close look at a living honey bee hive while learning about the important role bees play as pollinators in our food chain.

Students learned about the different responsibilities of the queen bee, female worker bees, and male drones. To wrap up the presentation, each student received a honey bee educational coloring book and honey sticks to enjoy.

"We are incredibly lucky to have community members who take the time to share their passions and experiences with our students," said second grade teacher Lindsay Schindler.