Here is what some people have said about a DRB dinosaur dig:
"This was funner than PlayStation!"
Second Grade Student
Amanda Moore Elementary
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I can't thank you enough for the wonderful assembly you brought to
St. Isaac Jogues! The kids are still buzzing about it!
Every teacher in the school has stopped me and told me how
impressed they were with you (you kept the kids focused and at
task) and how much they learned!
Thanks again, I will recommend the DRB to everyone!
God's Peace,
Lori Hakim
St. Isaac Jogues School, St. Clair Shores, MI
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The second graders had a wonderful time with the dinosaur dig on
Tuesday, as did the teachers. It was a wonderful hands-on
experience which enabled the students to be a part of the
excavation process as well as to help assemble the skeleton. They
learned a great deal of information from being a part of the entire
process.
The educational assembly you presented fit perfectly into our
curriculum and helped us to achieve several of the standards.
Thank you very much for your interest and enthusiasm in helping us
to bring such an exciting part of our curriculum to life for the
students. I am sure this was an experience they will never forget. For
these reasons, we plan to use this assembly as an ongoing
enhancement to our curriculum in future years. Once again, thank
you very much and I will be sure to contact you again next year.
Sincerely,
L.L.
Flickenger Elementary School
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I am writing this letter to tell you about the experience I had with John
Ribbing with the Dinosaur Dig Birthday party. I must say first, that
my son, Steven, is absolutely fascinated with all types of prehistoric
creatures, dinosaurs, and reptiles and such. My husband and I had
just moved to a very small town, so my three boys, ages 6, 8, and
10, had started with a brand new school last year. We wanted to
throw a birthday party for Steven that he would always remember
and make it very special and to invite all his newfound friends that
had his passion for dinosaurs. John Ribbing and I spoke and made
plans for our “secret” dinosaur dig. John was very helpful in the
planning of the party as far as timing and pre-planning. He arrived
the day before the actual dig and prepared the soil and fossils. I
had all the boys wear “paleontologist uniforms” and scripted a letter
with the anticipation of our great adventure for the parents and
kids. All the boys arrived and John explained “at their age level”
what we would be looking for and lots of fascinating facts about
dinosaur digs and the boys were beaming with excitement!!! The
dig was more than I could have ever expected. We used tools,
brushes and our hands an unearthed this incredible dinosaur
fossil. The boys could not have been more excited!! As we
unearthed our fossil, John explained the facts of the fossils and
asked the boys all kinds of questions and gave interesting facts, and
it really helped them get the “whole” experience of the dig. As John
and the boys “rebuilt” the fossils, it really came to life and neighbors
and people were stopping by and absolutely amazed at our
newfound discovery!!
I have to say, it was the absolute best birthday party I have ever
been a part of. Each boy, including my Steven, said it was the best
time they ever, ever had and they were just beaming as their
parents came to pick them up. Oh the stories I still hear are
amazing. I would highly recommend this Dinosaur Dig to any and all
ages. I cannot tell you glad I am to have done this for my son. It is
something that he will remember the rest of his life.
Melissa Hart
Romeo, MI
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Mr. Ribbing, On behalf of the second graders at Havel, THANK
YOU!! We had a great time learning about the Maiasaura with you.
Your presentation was superb and we really enjoyed ourselves.
The model of the Maiasaura was great! Thanks for allowing Havel to
be a part of your excellent learning experience.
C.H.
Havel Elementary
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We loved having Mr. Ribbing come to our school to teach us about
dinosaur bones. The dig seemed so real and made learning very
exciting for our children. "It was the best day of my life," said a four-
year-old preschooler.
We would recommend Mr. Ribbing and his program for kids of all
ages.
C.B. and M.C.
Peace Lutheran School
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Our second-grade students voted this as their favorite field trip of
the year, even though they never left the school grounds.
G.A.
Hamlin Elementary
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