Each class made their own special t-shirts so we could tell everyone apart
Today was Chloe’s 1st grade track & field day at school. I’m new to this whole thing, so I wasn’t sure exactly what to expect. We had gorgeous weather–super sunny and clear, albeit a little on the warm side. Chloe was able to choose three events that she wanted to do. She chose: low hurdles (we’re talking very, very low), hula hoop & fox tail toss. So we watched her compete in her activities (they went in groups of 5, so it took a while to get through each activity) and cheered her on and then did a lot of waiting. Some of the other events included: 100 meter dash, 500 meter dash, hippity hop race, egg and spoon race, 3-legged race, bag race, shoe kick, vortex toss and tug of war. Tim missed the activities, but made it back just in time to give her a hug and see all her bracelets. In lieu of giving ribbons for placing, they earn bracelets in those colors instead. I think it’s a fun idea and Chloe is loving showing off her bracelets.
I was pleased that the air of the event wasn’t very competitive, but rather fun. Chloe didn’t get first place in anything but did get second place in two of her activities–and the best part was that she didn’t care. She was just excited to participate and earn a bracelet no matter what the color.
The hula hoop competition was amazing. Some of those little girls can hula hoop like crazy! He had them hopping up and down, putting their hands on their heads, standing on one foot, spinning in circles, walking forwards and backwards and even going to their knees and back–ALL WHILE HULA HOOPING!
Fox tail toss (I had never heard of this one…)
Maddie was a little tricky since the event went from 9 – 12 and she normally naps from 9 – 11… but she did eventually fall asleep for a little bit in her stroller.
Josiah had fun watching and cheering and hanging out with Grandma Patsy on the side lines. There was even a 100 meter race that they invited all the younger sibling watching to participate in, so Josiah jumped up and took part of that. They all raced (it was adorable) and Josiah won. 🙂 He was pleased to earn his own blue bracelet.
If you look closely, you can see Chloe cheering on Josiah on the far right side of the picture…
So pleased with himself!
There was also a tug of war contest between all 5 of the classes. It was double elimination so it took a while to whittle down the classes… Chloe’s class, however, was UNDEFEATED! So they got to have a class picture taken (which will be displayed in the bookcase in school) and take the trophy to their classroom. It was a big deal. 😉
deep in concentration…
look at them go!
You DID have a track and field day. Remember I told you that I could always tell school was almost done for the year when we had our field trip (I think they are called something else these days) and our track and field day? It looks like it was loads of fun and you had terrific weather for it. I love your class’s matching tee shirts! Good job completing well in all your events. And great job, Josiah, in your event – how exciting to win!