I remember Field Day when I was a kid...it was all about races and ribbons. The 50 meter dash, the 100 meter relay, the three-legged race - and oh! those coveted blue ribbons you won if you tried your best and managed to come in first place! Well, field day has changed some over the years - at least the way they do it at our kids' school. The kids are divided into two groups (K,1st & 2nd grade in one group; 3rd, 4th, and 5th in another). In the morning one group goes with their class through a variety of stations with silly games and races; they sort of compete against classmates, but there really are no winners (and also no losers). The other group spends the morning in the "Fun Zone"; that includes the playground, some bounce houses, sno cones, popcorn, face painting, a few games and general bedlam as they move about these activities on their own. They all take a lunch break and then the two groups switch in the afternoon. It's all about having fun, which is a definitely good thing...but I have to admit, I miss those ribbons!
Here are a some pictures of our kids enjoying the wacky games and relays:
Cullen at the Spongebob Squarepants relay:
Kenna at the Shoe Kick:
Cullen carrying a rubber chicken in the Chopstick relay:
Even Camden got to participate. Here he's doing the Pig Pull (yes, that's a rubber pig in the saucer!):
At least they had one classic, the three-legged race:
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Hey Amy! I totally remember meeting you! I'm so glad you are a reader. I'll be keeping up with you too now! Thanks for commenting!
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