What's Up April 2016? Like a Child in a Candy Shop That is how I feel as I anticipate the upcoming CIRA Ontario Conference. I’m just thinking about the hugs from colleagues, the ideas generated, the new activities learned, the laughter, the chatter around a banquet table, the anticipation of winning door prizes… all this and more. If you have not registered yet do so today (if you go with five people you only pay for four—contact Anna about that
[email protected] ). Register at: http://www.ciraontario.com/conference New Book Eye of the Storm is a collection of games for inclement weather. CIRA has made this resource available so that leaders can get children playing on the rainy, hot, humid, and snowy days. A timely resource as inclement weather appears to be occurring more and more. Take a look at the table of contents below and you will find that this resource is organized so that leaders can find activities specific to different locations and weather A rainy day like today is a perfect example of why you need to check out CIRA's latest resource : 'Eye of the Storm: A Collection of Games for Inclement Weather' . See some sampler games below: • Seven Continents: One example of the great games found in this resource is called: Seven Continents. Taking place in the gymnasium, students have to move from continent (mat) to continent (mat) without being tagged by UN representatives when the teacher calls out "TRAVEL". • Hall Hurdles: Another great activity students will love to do regardless of the weather outside is: Hall Hurdles.