Today was our first day of camp, and what a day it was! We woke up bright and early to head to the school and prepare for the day. As the kids started to role in, we were welcoming them and singing a couple of songs. We then introduced ourselves and did a hello song to introduce all the kids to each other. After this activity, we split up into groups and Channing and I got to lead the first movement session. Just to give an overview, a session is a series of musical interventions that are created to meet the individual and group needs of the kids. For Channing and I, today was really an assessment/trial day in which we attempted many different activities to see what the children reacted to. The big hits of the day were the parachute activities in which we lifted a big colorful parachute up and down in a circle to say hello to music as well as a game called "Find The Puppy." We also had a musical activity in which the children picked a body part that they wanted to move and could fill in the blank into the song. We then walked around the room moving that body part with the music. Overall today was an amazing learning experience. We had to adapt to a lot of different situations based off of their physical and cognitive levels. It was a bit chaotic at times because some were more hyperactive and distracted than others but I think we all worked well in our teams and had a great first day. Afterwards we were able to go to the beach again for a little bit. It allows us to have a little time off to refocus so we can get down to business and plan once we get home. As usual it was beautiful. It is truly paradise. I do not think I could ever get sick of the amazingly blue water. Afterwards we did some quick shopping at the grocery store, where Channing and Seneca went on an epic candy search. They tried to find all the different kinds of candy that they have never seen or eaten before and got a little bit of everything! I joined in a little bit by getting a few selections. So far so good! We soon came home and Mariza made an amazingly epic pasta dinner for us! She made a delicious sauce with peppers and mushrooms, which went perfectly with the pasta. It is now about 11pm and Channing and I have completed our session plan for tomorrow! We are all so excited to make more music with the children in Grand Cayman. :-)
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