Last week our morning class had their
second visit with our big buddies from Gilmore Elementary. This time they
hosted us at their school for a fun-filled morning.
Our day began in the library where two students picked a story to read aloud to the group. Our children were so engaged in the story that Deanna and I discussed bringing the students back to Merry King for a daily story telling.
They did an amazing job capturing our children’s attention and drawing them into the magical story.
Next, Mrs. McCarthy planned an activity for the kids to work on together. The big buddies were to trace the little buddy’s bodies on a piece of paper and then draw their outfits on the paper as accurately as possible. This seemed like a daunting task at first however the end result was so special. We hung the finished products up in the hallway outside our classroom if you wanted to have a look for yourself.
We then headed to the gym for a quick snack and then free play. This part of the morning was really fun for Deanna, Brianne and I to sit back and watch. The big buddies really took on a nurturing role with our children to make sure that they were cared for and having a good time.
At the beginning of the day some of our students were a tad shy around the somewhat new faces so it was so amazing to see them come out of their shells and embrace the new friendships that they created.
We can’t wait for our next adventure with our big buddies in April.
Until then
Jordan
Our day began in the library where two students picked a story to read aloud to the group. Our children were so engaged in the story that Deanna and I discussed bringing the students back to Merry King for a daily story telling.
They did an amazing job capturing our children’s attention and drawing them into the magical story.
Next, Mrs. McCarthy planned an activity for the kids to work on together. The big buddies were to trace the little buddy’s bodies on a piece of paper and then draw their outfits on the paper as accurately as possible. This seemed like a daunting task at first however the end result was so special. We hung the finished products up in the hallway outside our classroom if you wanted to have a look for yourself.
We then headed to the gym for a quick snack and then free play. This part of the morning was really fun for Deanna, Brianne and I to sit back and watch. The big buddies really took on a nurturing role with our children to make sure that they were cared for and having a good time.
At the beginning of the day some of our students were a tad shy around the somewhat new faces so it was so amazing to see them come out of their shells and embrace the new friendships that they created.
We can’t wait for our next adventure with our big buddies in April.
Until then
Jordan
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