Letters to Aurora's Dad

After learning that Josh was a prominent amateur astronomer at the same time the first graders were studying space, Aurora's teacher was excited to have Josh come and talk to the class.   In fact, she arranged for him to present to ALL of the first grade classes!  Aurora was so proud to have her Dad come and talk to her friends!

Josh put together a simple presentation to tell the kids some basic space facts and also to explain the difference between an Astronomer and an Astronaut, since Aurora said that all her friends thought he was an astronaut!  He also brought both telescopes with him (his and Aurora's), and some old pieces for the kids to handle.  At the end, he asked a pop quiz and gave out some of his old issues of Astronomy magazine.  It was a big hit with the kids, teachers, and especially Aurora. 

Two weeks later, Josh was given a couple of books with thank-you letters and drawings from the kids!  They are the cutest things I have ever seen!  I thought I would share some of my favorite ones.