Pre-K Soccer

Last weekend, Clara finished her five-week soccer program.  Jared volunteered to coach the six-kid team (for 45 minutes each Saturday morning for five weeks during hunting season!!).  The kids had a great time and actually made a lot of progress.  In a team full of blondes, Clara was #12, the short-haired blonde with pink socks.  Check out the highlights. 

Week 1:   The first week started out a little rocky for Clara.  She wasn't too sure about everything and she didn't know any of her teammates.  Her team photos sum it all up, she wouldn't even stand alone for a picture.

Week 2: Progress?

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Week 3: Warm-ups then "Kick the Coach" game

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Week 4: Charlie loved being on the soccer field.  He has asked every day since the last game if we are going back to the soccer field.  Clara's team had their first game during week 4.  Clara didn't score a goal, but it looked like she had fun.    

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Week 5: They played another game during week 5, and Clara worked hard to score.  If it wasn't for the boundary lines, and if the goal would have been on the sidelines instead of at the end of the field, she would definitely have scored!  Clara made a lot of progress.  She stayed on the field for the entire game and cheered her teammates.  We celebrated the end of soccer with some cupcakes after the game.

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