For our morning play time the rain showed up so we stayed in and played some movement games. We did the hokey pokey which is a great movement song, it helps reinforce the skill of left and right. We also played In the River and on the Bank. This game reinforces gross motor coordination, listening and following directions. If you are interested in playing this game with your child at home, here are the instructions
How To Play
Some divider is chosen by the leader. This can be a string on the ground, the change between sidewalk and grass, or the imaginary line that is drawn between two chairs set up.
The leader explains that one side of the line is the “river” and the other side of the line is the “bank”. It is essential to be at the right spot at the right time.
Players then line up, shoulder-to-shoulder, on the bank. The facilitator then shouts out one of two commands – “river” or “bank”.
If they facilitator calls “river”, players must jump forward across the boundary line into the “river”. If the facilitator calls “bank”, players must jump back to the “bank”. The facilitator can call bank or river multiple times in a row.
If a player jumps when they are not supposed to (or fails to jump in an adequate amount of time), they are eliminated from the game. (it can be helpful for the leader to have them come help judge who should be out so as to keep them engaged.)
Tomorrow is Jumpbunch and Arts Alive. Tennis shoe are the safest shoes for these classes.
Thursday will be Cooper’s last day at CHES, he will be bringing donut holes for his friends. Friday will be Joshua’s last day; he will be bringing pizza to share with the class for lunch.
Also, just a reminder that splash is on Friday.
