Skatetime

It's that magical week of school when the gym is transformed into a roller rink and instead of running, the students are rolling.  I've made it an annual tradition to go down for Skatetime week and skate with my class.  Yes, there is a selfish part of me that really just wants to skate for the fun of it, but I really enjoy seeing the students outside of the classroom doing something completely different.  Different students stand out and shine as leaders in PE than they might in reading or math.  Especially in skating, students have the opportunity to help each other out lacing their skates, strapping on wrist guards, keeping their balance as they roll around, etc.  And, to top it all off, seeing them do "the duck dance" on wheels is a can't miss!  Maybe a trip to the roller rink is in order.