Ladybug (almost 5 years old) has been attending dance classes this year at a local dance studio. I've enjoyed watching her confidence & ability grow. Although she has never lacked self-confidence because I think she would try teaching the class if she had the opportunity! She is definitely not shy & she loves the spotlight.
This week, her preschool had the opportunity to attend a performance at the local arts, science, & technology magnet high school. They did an adaptation of the popular children's story "Rainbow Fish." The production included large puppets & lots of dancing, and it was very well done. I was most impressed with the jelly fish & stingray dancers.
After the field trip, I asked LB what she liked best about the play. Of course, she loved Rainbow Fish. Since she has been taking dance, I wanted to instil in her the need to continue with dance class. I said, "If you keeping taking dance, you could do something like that some day."
Then yesterday as we were getting ready for dance pictures, I asked her if she wanted to take dance again next year. She responded with a resounding, "Yes!" Followed quickly with "I want to be Rainbow Fish!"
There's nothing like dreaming big, kiddo!
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After the field trip, I asked LB what she liked best about the play. Of course, she loved Rainbow Fish. Since she has been taking dance, I wanted to instil in her the need to continue with dance class. I said, "If you keeping taking dance, you could do something like that some day."
Then yesterday as we were getting ready for dance pictures, I asked her if she wanted to take dance again next year. She responded with a resounding, "Yes!" Followed quickly with "I want to be Rainbow Fish!"
There's nothing like dreaming big, kiddo!
Cute! The librarian in me has to come out and urge you to check out other Marcus Pfister books if you haven't already. He's a man of very strong family and moral values, and they're reflected in his books. We're big fans over here.
ReplyDeleteAnd that's the end of my elevator speech ;)