Field Day!

It is the end of the semester at Grace School, which, for us mostly means extra paperwork. But the end of the semester also means that the kids get a field day! Our resident PE teacher, Clayton, was in charge of organizing the events on field day, though he did get some help with a few ideas.  We held field day in central park, which is a few subway stops from where we teach. We piled the kids on the bus, drove to the park, and spent the day playing! It was a wonderful break from the heap of paperwork that is May.

After a few games, including a three legged race, the human knot, salmon-bear-mosquito and the classic orange-in-the-neck relay, we had a picnic. Our wonderful lunch lady made all the teachers gimbap (think California roll only made with pickled radish, carrot, and ham). We discovered at lunch that Korean kids are excellent sharers.  We were given all sorts of random snacks by various students.  After lunch, we just let the kids run around. While most of the other teachers sat in the shade, Clayton and I took the opportunity to have some fun. By the end of the day, we were as tired as the kids!

The Informer shows her gangsta side on the way to the park.

Clayton works with his group on the "human knot."

Some of these kids were a little young for the game, and despite the "magic glue" that held their hands together, they let go... making it impossible to untie the knot.  It was at least entertaining.

Mad hula hoop skills and an awesome ajumma (aka older lady) visor.

Poking bugs with sticks is serious business.

Ok, so I know we aren't supposed to have favorites, but if you knew this girl you would understand. :-)

The hula hoop was at least 2 inches taller than she was, and she still did it!

And the lesson of the day is:

 It doesn't matter where in the world you are. Kids will always be fascinated by ant hills.