Circus Extravaganza

On Friday December 5, 2008, the Schwarting Kindergarten students put on a circus performance for their parents.  Students learned what it takes to be real circus performers!   Through music, movement, literature, poetry, art, and dramatic expression, the Kindergarteners discovered the world of a circus with the Enrichment teacher, Mrs. Slattery.   In Physical Education, the Kindergarten students learned to enhance their eye-hand coordination with the circus skill of juggling using scarves, snowballs, and rings.  The gross-motor skill of balance was displayed through fun-noodle balance and tight-rope walking.  The circus also included lions and lion tamers!  Thanks to Mrs. Martone and Miss Tartamella for all the great equipment and for teaching the Kindergarteners these circus arts!!

Kindergarteners' Reflections

John-I liked the tight rope walkers with the pompoms in their hands.

Anthony-My favorite part was when we had the finale. We sang songs.

Alaine-We did fun noodles and walked on tight walks. It was exciting!

Angela- My favorite part of the circus was when I got to see my family in the audience.

Shannon-I liked when my mom was videotaping. I felt proud.

Daniel-My favorite part of the circus was when my mom and dad were there.I loved the circus.

Colin-I liked going to my circus act. My favorite part was saying “hi” to my mom and dad.

Gabriella-It was really fun having my mom and my grandmother in the audience. Juliana, Natalia and I all got to jump in the hoops.

Natalia-My favorite part was dressing up like a clown. We painted clown noses and made clown hats.

Erica-We were clowns. We wore clown hats and neck ties.

Emma-There were ringmasters at the circus. There were funny lions at the circus.

Robert-I saw my mommy and daddy at the circus and I felt happy. My favorite part was trying to balance the plate on the stick and hold it in the sky.

Giovanni-My favorite part of the circus was when I saw my mom. We had cups with strings and we put our feet on them and walked.

Michael-My favorite part was doing the tight rope. We balanced on it.

Christian-My favorite part was when I juggled the scarves.

Julianna-My favorite part was when we were watching the tight rope.

Thomas-I was juggling rings. I felt good.

Joey-My favorite part was when I was with Robert spinning plates and then when I balanced on one foot.