After yesterday's field trip, we were pooped. I was trying to think of something to do with the kids that was fun but didn't require too much energy so thought that setting up group activity stations would be fun. It will allow the kids to work and play together while getting to do a variety of different things. The three activities were: coloring, puzzles and Playdoh. We divided the kids up in three groups and rotated them around as they were completing each task, with one of us there to help them. During these activities, I found out which kid liked to do what. Some enjoyed coloring, inside and outside the lines:) Most liked playing with the Playdoh, but after group #2, it was pretty much a goner as the kids mixed all the colors together and stuck them on papers and such. They were supposed to be making animals but a few of the boys started making bracelets..haha. The puzzles were a bit tricky as the first group that started working on it mixed all 3 puzzle box pieces together. This made it challenging for the rest of the groups so I spent some time trying to separate them. Overall, I think the group activities worked pretty well and also allowed interaction within the groups which was fun to watch.
After we finished the activities, we played a game of red light, green light. I got a bit of exercise in as well...
Another great day and only one more to go. Its going to be sad but I have hope for the future of these children and can't wait to see the outcome one day.
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