We've been learning about the ocean for the past few weeks and the kids have loved the different crafts and experiences we've had! And I stepped it up this week! I wish I could share all the pictures of them in goggles, and in the boats. The laughter that we had made me about wet my pants more than once!
On Thursday I did a lesson on identifying ocean scenes through the use of yes and no. My students have a hard time with this concept. They all had on goggles and we pretended we were swimming and then I would hold up a scene and say, "Is this the ocean?" and then they would hold up a yes or no card. I handed out the goggles before I gave directions. Wrong move. By the time they got the goggles on, I was laughing HYSTERICALLY because they were all too small and my kids' faces were getting all smushed in such a cute way! Oh yeah, and I was getting observed by my mentor! She got a kick out of it! Later that day we made binoculars to use the next day for whale watching. The kids were loving them!
That night I had to paint the boats, so I stayed late jamming to George Strait while I painted. I really only tried my hardest on one side of the first boat. The other sides weren't as good, but I see us doing this again in a few years, so there is room for improvement! And then I thought we could do an African theme next year and take them on a safari and do a jeep ride! Oh the possibilities!
Friday I was giddy! I even wore my hair down for the last day! My neighbor let me borrow some Hawaiian shirts so Stacy and I looked like tour guides.
And so we set off! The ladies all had an animal and they were making noises and the dolphin even sprayed the kids! The shark came from around the corner and I don't think I'll ever forget the laughter and smiles the kids had! Teachers we met in the hall acted like they were swimming and the paper dragging on the floor even sounded like a boat cutting through the water. It was so much fun and it was my workout for the day because one of my kids wasn't helping that much with his feet on the outside of the wagon...
The kids got out early so Kelsey, Stacy, Kelly, Jacob and I went out to Culver's because I had been craving it since last week! Those chicken strips and Turtle Sundae never tasted sooooo good! :) It was even better in good company!
Dustin, Lu, and Alison were all against me cutting my hair. I had to prepare them. I showed Dustin where it was getting cut too. I kept reminding him that it will grow back. It was time, and when my student grabbed a huge chunk to pull, it was even more of a confirmation that it needed cut. I don't need it anyway, and it grows so fast that I can do this every few years.
It feels so good to have short hair again!!!! :) I love it! I know for a while I will still end up with huge globs of shampoo in my hand, but the adjustment will come! Just in time for summer!! :D
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