Hello Boyden Families,
It has been "Movement Motivation Month" and we have been very busy! During the first week of November, we took full advantage of the nice weather outdoors, such as taking nature walks and utilizing our space for many different outdoor games. Most recently, we played and competed in our traditional "kickball tournament". With the help of our older student mentors, Kindergarten and 1st graders played Krazy Kickball, which is an instructional version of standard kickball. The students loved kicking the ball and quickly running all of the bases. Also, students in grades 2-5 played a 30 minute kickball game and scored as many points as possible. The students had so much fun that they even requested to play for another week. Lastly, we are starting to plan for our annual Turkey trot. We are setting up relays for inside the gym and we will trot around the Boyden playground and field when we can get outside.
Art:
We started painting on our canvases with brushes and paint pens, while also learning how to combine colors. These pictures came out great! Also, our older student mentors are going to lightly draw pictures onto the canvases so that the younger students can paint in the lines, which is a great opportunity for all the students to work together as a team.
Clubs:
Velvet/Sharpie Coloring Collection
Using sharpie markers, the color and darkness is enhanced on these pictures. The Boyden students love the animal prints and nature scenes and most students leave their sharpie art for me to hang on the side of our cabinet for a design. Make sure to check it out when you come in to pick up your child. This has become another favorite Boyden tradition!
Announcements:
Now that the weather is turning cold, we will have more indoor gym time, clubs and art projects set up for the students. Also, going outside will still continue to be an option during most days. Please send your child with the proper clothing to go outside if they choose to do so.
Happy Thanksgiving from the Boyden Extended Day Staff!
