What's been especially fun is the multitude of junior personal trainers I've found sitting in my classes. On Tuesday, a group of boys at recess said, "Come on Ms. Lansky, run in place."
I said, "I will if you will."
They gave their okay and easily ran in place while playing four square at the same time. Never, ever, challenge a kid in a fitness contest. You will lose every time!
Last Friday was also fun as I headed around the playground with a small group of fourth graders. We sang walking in Memphis. What else would we sing in this city?
Too bad my step counter keeps turning off or not counting steps sometimes. It hasn't worked as well since I dropped it in the toilet.
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Well, you're not supposed to drop certain things in the toilet. It's an exclusive place for other things....
You sound like a super fun teacher!
You live in Memphis? Lucky woman! And doesn't it make sense we drop important things in the toilet. >> shaking my head in recognition << My son has been able to outrun me since he was around.... 8 years old! Now that he is 11 it is nutty!!
Thanks for such a FUN! read! Keep running/walking/adding to your numbers!
Julie Jordan Scott
Fellow A to Z Challenge Writer
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LOL- yeah, toilet water will do that to an electronic device. This sounds like an awesome incentive! My county does something called "Got Fitness". All of us teachers from various schools compete to see who can log the most fitness or athletic hours. The school that wins each year is presented with a plaque that praises their efforts. The competition is fun, but I think having an in school competition is even more fun!
Good luck and I hope your team ups the ante :D
laughing yeah, I can imagine they would win each time! Too much fun, I bet they enjoy you in class though.
You got to watch what you drop in the toilet!! I wish I would have had a teacher like you.
Kathy
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Lol! That's too bad about dropping it into the toilet!! Great R word :)
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Love that you are doing that and involving the kids! Stick your counter in a bowl of rice over night, it might work. There might still be some moisture inside and the rice will draw it out. Couldn't hurt, right?
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My mom has been wearing one of those step counters trying to up her "mileage." Maybe I should wear one too to make it a competition and get us both moving more. I will warn her to be careful around toilets though.
Wishing you continued success with the A to Z challenge,
Jocelyn
You are one fun teacher I could learn from. I should get step counters and challenge my colleagues in school to a running competition. They should move more since they are retired teachers teaching part-time. :P
I need to get one of them.
LOL, great post! Except electronics and toilets don't go well together!
lol toilet water will do that to a device!
Sonia Lal, R is for Reading, @ Story Treasury
Bahahahahaha... Yeah those darn toilets!!
Cheers, Jenn
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