Jack O' Lanterns and Monsters... Oh My!

  

Manor, thanks for celebrating Halloween.  Man, it's a good time around here!

Today we got the party started with our MAP pumpkin carving festival.  Room 5, along with the other MAP classes took over the multipurpose room and went to town on dozens of pumpkins.

Of course, this was my first experience with the MAP pumpkin carving extravaganza.  As I gazed at the sea of little kids wielding knives on slimy pumpkins, I had to wonder, "Who's idea was this anyway?"  I had visions of cut fingers and bloodied pumpkins.

Alas, as I wandered about the room, I realized that these kids, paired up with their buddies, did not doubt themselves for a second; they were fearless in their carving.  They were not nervous, and as a result, they relaxed into the activity.  The calm, focused atmosphere, mixed with the creative energy was an experience to be remembered.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The day ended with a speedy monster-making workshop in the classroom.  Tomorrow and Friday the kids will perform a short skit called “The Teeny Tiny Ghost” for the kindergarten MAP classes.  The monsters are necessary props, and with only 45 minutes to work, the kids banged out 5 life-sized monsters and whipped the room back into shape in time to go home.  Good job room 5!

We can't wait for the school-wide Halloween festivities on Friday!  We hope to see you there.  It should be frightfully delightful!


P.S. A big thanks to Gideon for capturing the pumpkin carving festivities on camera.  Also, THANK YOU to all the parents who came out to help.  It would not have been possible without you all!