Peninsula Bridge is one big production and the kids are the entertainers. Every day I come to Peninsula Bridge as an excited audience member encouraging the children to do their best.
In English class, I watch them write and perform their very own skits and help them in the process by making props. They are writing these skits to show their understanding of the reading and to address the problems with bullying and name calling. Seeing them perform their finished products was amazing. I am their biggest fan, cheering every chance I get.
In math class, they are conquering algebra at such a young age. They are doing things I did not work on until high school. I stand in awe as they crank out difficult equations and functions.
My favorite activity to see as an audience member is the elective, cooking, where our young chefs prepare marvelous meals. I enjoy tasting whatever they can make such as chocolate chip waffles, hash browns, pasta, garlic bread, quesadillas, nachos, and smoothies.
In the organic gardening elective, I watch the
students pull up garlic and learn how to use a compost box. This summer, we got
to plant pumpkins in our very own Peninsula Bridge Pumpkin Patch.
In the dance elective, I watch the elegant moves of the campers and watch their very own dance routines that the students created.
In the improvisational comedy elective, I watch the
kids crack jokes and take on theatrical roles as I roar with laughter.
In the sports elective, I act as the crazed
soccer fan cheering after every goal and showering the students with
encouragement.
Every day at Peninsula Bridge is a wonderful
show that provides fresh and new material every single day. I am so honored to
be a part of these students' lives and to be an active participant in their
learning and exploration. Peninsula Bridge is truly too good for TV.