On Friday morning, the children arrived into the not ordinary 1st grade hallway but onto the Polar Express. Hearing their "ooohhhs and ahhhs" as they come down the hallway can't help but put a huge smile on your face!
Polar Express Day consists of many fun activities. One of my favorite is the annual 1st grade teacher chair race down the hallway. This year I made it to the finals but did not win, Ms. Walker was the reigning 2015 champion. It was also very special to have our assistant principal, Ms. Thompson come to be the judge. Here is a video clip from the finals (We all wear our PJ's on Polar Express Day so don't mind my festive elf PJ's):
After the chair race was over we went back into the class for our Mug Exchange. For the mug exchange, each child brought a winter mug in a gift bag. Each child then selected a number which determined the order in which they selected their mug. The mug exchange is always a HUGE hit and full of many giggles as the kids get to choose to pick a new mug or steal one that someone has already chosen. After the mug exchange is complete we get to enjoy our delicious hot chocolate bar complete with whip cream, marshmallows, sprinkles, and cookies!!!
While we enjoyed our hot chocolate we played some games, made a snowman craft, and sang some songs.
Finally after lunch we all get to relax and watch the anticipated Polar Express Movie after boarding the train with our gold tickets.
My class also sang the birthday rap to me at the end of the day. I know many of you have been asking to hear the birthday rap so here are the lyrics:
Well that's the wrap of another successful Polar Express Day!
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