Today I was in the gym with the kids. My role was more of an assistant for the teacher that was in charge of the class. At first I mostly observed the kids playing two games called “vampires away” and “catch the bacon.” I found it interesting how during “catch the bacon” two students had to face off against each other to catch the “bacon” and win a point for their team. The students reacted differently towards the competition. Some of them got emotional from losing while others took the loss more easily and carried on with the game. I acted as a support system for the kids and cheered them on for their effort even if they lost. It was really nice to see students try their hardest and use strategies to capture the “bacon” and get the person to drop the “bacon” so that they can catch it and run to their side of the gym. After the played their games then it was time for free play. During free play I took the time to interact with different kids and either play with them or talk to them and keep them company. As someone who hopes to go into the field of education one day I value my time at Beverly J. Martin Elementary because it gives me the opportunity to spend time with kids that I wouldn’t otherwise have due to my busy schedule. Interacting with the kids doing athletic activities is my strong suit. I love to play sports and I love to play games with kids, so being placed in the gym was a good fit for me.