This year the Perimeter Arts Festival theme was Circus! I took a ring master and two lovely acrobat/trapeze artists, and we enjoyed a musical program, original art demonstrations, and craft projects related to the theme. The main project was a block puzzle for which each child chose six photocopied prints (from dozens of circus-themed works by famous artists: Picasso, etc.), cut them into six pieces, and stuck each piece on wood blocks. Very cute. The lunch room was decked out like a big top serving corn dogs, soft pretzels, fluorescent colored drinks, and cotton candy. Unfortunately we missed the juggling lesson because we had to leave early for gymnastics.
Our homeschool group also held a poetry recital during the morning. Meg and Nate did a great job with their poems. Kate had diligently prepared and was excited to sing All Things Bright and Beautiful. However, one of the first girls to stand up announced she would recite that very poem. Kate turned to me in sock and then dissolved into tears. I tried to convince her that the other girl had spoken her version which only included less than half of the verses Kate knew, but her moment was ruined. She decided she wanted to do “The Swing,” which she had recited before another group last fall. I quickly looked up the words on my phone and read it to her once for a refresher and then she stood up and said it beautifully. Sweet girl.
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