During the last two weeks of school each learner chose a topic of interest to learn more about. Their task was to become a genius (or expert) on that topic and then share their learning with the class.  Learners could make a Google Slide Show, poster or book. Today was presentation day. We learned so many cool facts!

Today all three third grade classes had some fun outside together for an end-of-year Game Day. We started with some beach ball relays.  Classes competed against each other. Partners ran back to back with a beach ball between them.  Our class won!

Next we lined up and passed the beach ball over heads and then between legs in a relay called “Over/Under.”  We didn’t win, but we got a lot faster on our second try.

Next we did some good old fashioned races.  First the boys in each homeroom raced and we identified the top 3 runners.  These boys competed against the top boys in the other homerooms.

Next the girls in each homeroom raced and we identified the top 3 runners.  These girls competed against the top girls in the other homerooms.

Finally the top 3 boys and girls raced in the finals.  Our class had 2 of the top 3 fastest third graders!

We all enjoyed some ice pops and then learners had the choice to play kick ball, hula hoop showdown, or relax and hang out on their beach towels.

This afternoon we had loads of fun at Fun Day! A big thanks to Mrs. Jackson for setting up 6 fun stations for our homeroom to rotate through. We were divided into the Blue Team and Gray Team for some friendly competition and EVERYONE got wet!!

Station 1: End Zone- Learners ran through the opposing team to grab a football and get back to their end zone without being tagged with a pool noodle.

Station 2: Hula Hoop Showdown- One member of each team jumped through the hula hoop path until they came face to face with an opponent.  Learners did a battle of Rock, Paper, Scissors and the winner continued on the path.  If you made it to the opposite side you scored a point for your team.

Station 3: Water-Topia- Make your way through the obstacle course of equipment, puddles, and a sprinkler. Fill your cup up in the pool then race back to the starting line to dump it into a bucket and pass the cup off to the next runner. The team that filled their bucket the most won. (We had a tie!)

Station 4: Super Soaker Tag- Three students were “It” and ran to spray the others with a water wand. If you got sprayed then you became It.

Station 5: Cardio Kickball- The pitcher rolls balls without stopping.  The kickers kick and immediately run the bases without stopping. The fielding team hustles to collect all balls and put them in a box. Once the last kicker kicks its a race to see if the kickers can run the bases faster than the fielders can collect the balls.

(Sorry no pictures, I was too busy as umpire!)

Station 6: Rollerball- Learners stood in a circle with their team and rolled a giant ball at the opponent inside the circle. The opponent tried to collect all the shirts that were on the ground before he/she got hit with the ball.