We have been looking forward to skating and most of the kids are excited but some are a bit anxious because they don't know how to skate. We will discuss all the things we couldn't do when we started kindergarten and how well we do them now because of all the practicing we have done and how its the same with skating. We will practice how to get up with skates on as falling down is a sure thing. I will remind the kids to bring their helmets and skates, snowpants and mittens (but not hockey sticks) and that there are a few pairs of skates available if they don't have any. Unfortunately the school does not have extra helmets and the children must bring their own. I will have the kids put their skates into their backpacks to travel on the bus because they must be in a bag. We should be at the MacArthur Park arena about 10ish if you are coming to join us (Yay!). We will be assigned a changing room where we will put on our skates and leave our things. Our ice time starts at 10:15. The children will be encouraged to stay on the ice as long as possible as there is nothing for them to do once they are finished. They may sit on the bench and wait for us (11:15ish) but they may not run around or go on the bleachers. I will not be on skates as it is difficult to help the children with them on (and I don't skate well enough to do both) but please, if you are a skater, by all means bring your skates and helmet. Looking forward to seeing you at the arena on Thursday!
