Grandparents Day!!!!

In September, all of the grandparents of each student in the school were invited for a special day. Each class was given a few minutes on stage to perform for their grandparents. I wanted to do something unique with my outgoing group of performers. I found a cute skit on YouTube and then changed the words to fit the personalities of my students. They found perfect costumes, wigs, and props which really added to their skit. We practiced for a couple of weeks and their performance was a HUGE hit! After our performance, the grandparents joined us for about an hour of classroom time. We played "Are You Smarter Than a 4th Grader" using material that my students had been learning in class. If I can figure out how to upload the presentation to here, I will! My students also read essays they wrote about what they love about their grandparents. We shared in a time of worship and prayer before heading to lunch and an ice cream party!

Narrator 1- Isn’t it awesome to see all of these grandparents here today?

Narrator 2- Oh yeah! Where’s mine?!? Hi Grandma, hi grandpa! (waves)

Narrator 1- They look so excited to see you! Mine are here somewhere here too....oh there they are!! Hi!! (waves) I have the best grandparents.

Narrator 2- So do I!

All: So do we!

Narrator 1- I have an idea, since we have them all here, let’s talk about what is so special about them!

Narrator 2- Our grandparents are so special because they enjoy spending time with us.

Narrator 1: They make cookies with us

2 students (one is a grandma and one is a child)

Grandchild 1- Let’s make double fudge chocolate chip cookies!!!

Grandparent 1- How about oatmeal raisin? It will help you go to the bathroom!

Narrator 2: They let us work in the garden in them.

Grandchild 2- I’ll pull up the weeds for you!

Grandparent 2- NOOO! THOSE ARE MY FLOWERS!

Narrator 1: They play basketball with us.

Grandchild 3- Look Grandpa, I can make a basket from the 3 pt. line!

Grandparent 3- Let me show you how it’s done, sonny! (Shoots)

Grandchild 3- Whoa grandpa! I didn’t know you could slam dunk!

Narrator 2: They let us help them walk the dog.

Grandparent 4 casually walks the dog.

Grandchild 4- Can I have a turn?

Grandparent 4- Sure, hold on tight!

Grandchild 4- Acts like dog pulls them away

Grandparent 4- Come back, Sparky!

Narrator 1: They take us to the beach.

Grandparent 5 takes sunscreen and liberally wipes on grandchild 5’s face.

Narrator 2: They watch TV with us

Grandparent 1 and grandchild 1 sit down and act like they are watching TV.

Grandchild 1- Watching Duck Dynasty with my grandparent makes me HAPPY, HAPPY, HAPPY!

Narrator 1: I know of a grandpa that is 93 years old and still runs every day!

Grandpa 4 runs in with grandchild 4 jogging slowly behind.

Grandparent 4- C’mon kid, we’ve got to stay under my 3 minute mile!

Narrator 2: Our grandparents have taught us so many things!

Grandchild 3- Hey grandpa I can’t wait to show my parents everything you showed me. I know how to make a model airplane with a really cool motor and I know how to…

Grandparent 3- (interrupts)- Have I ever taught you how to take a nap?

Narrator 1: Our grandparents have loved us, prayed for us, and taught us so many things.

Narrator 2: So whether you are Grandma, Grandpa, Mimi, Nana, Pap, Paw paw, Maw maw, Nana, or Granny….we want to say...

All- Thank you! We love you!