Be Who You Truly Are!
Many of us have passed by this sign everyday on our way to school... and it's a favorite. We have used it to encourage both cooperation and individuality in our class. As you can see, our Field Day is all about these qualities, emphasizing respect and collaboration for a fun outcome... Thank you, Nancy, for helping our children learn that it's all about doing your personal best, rather than outdoing one another! (Seabury couldn't dream of a better P.E. Teacher...we are so lucky!)
We had several "stations" to rotate between--- One was the amazing new climbers on the cork and wood chip playground. We each had to figure out how to surmount the challenges...
We used great problem solving, concentration,
and creativity!
Overheard from another Bear Cub: "Hey, look! He's going through that like a caterpillar!" Everyone had their own style... and no two children went through the suspended rings the same way.
Discovering a new way to communicate takes focus.
There is nothing like a slippery slide for a preschooler!
Our first organized game with Nancy was a series of activities in moving this giant ball down the green, grassy field. PreK Bear Cubs and K Superstars collaborated in the efforts.
How can we move this ball without our hands? We brainstorm ideas...
and then try them out.
We pushed with our tummies, our knees and our elbows!
Then we formed two lines and had to stay at our "latitudes" while moving the ball down the "longitude."
And then the camera gave out! Oops... the battery was only partially charged! Needless to say, we had a glorious time, ending with the water park and more time on the climbers, followed by ice cream for the whole school. The most amazing thing? It was actually a WARM AND SUNNY DAY!
If the truth be told, this is how so much of the battery power was used up...taking photos of our Bear Cubs at the local Brown Bear Car Wash, on the way to Field Day, proved to be irresistible!
Bear Hugs and Happy Summer!
Judith
