Today was an exciting day as we were able to have our first meeting with our circus artist, Ms. Kobi! The students were so excited to welcome her to our classroom and didn't waste any time bombarding her with questions!
Ms. Kobi began by introducing herself and her art and then read the story Diary of a Circus Performer. I was surprised to see that quite a few students were up to date on circus terminology and were able to identify the Big Top and ringmaster.
My favorite part of the day was having everyone try feather balancing! This was a skill that took focus and perseverance. Everyone was able to practice balancing a peacock feather on the palm of their hand, back of their hand, end of their finger and even on the end of their nose! It was a hoot! I had a great time challenging students to see who could keep the feather on their nose the longest. I found that you win some, you lose some!
I am so glad that we had such a positive first experience with Ms. Kobi! It brought such a sense of community into the classroom. It was incredible to hear students "filling buckets" for other students by giving praise, cheering and encouragement. The chatter after she left let me know that everyone is ready and wanting more :)
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