July 2018

Welcome to July!

 Expand-a-Picture was our trickle in activity of choice on this warm summer Saturday.  Each Sibshopper choose a paper to complete the drawing. They had to work with what little they were given and create a complete work of art.

 This rocket ship sailed right past the earth and some happy stars as it made its way to the moon.

 The bats on this paper found a friend in a cave but had to protect themselves from frightening forces outside.

 "Annoying Orange!" Of course.

 The wrapped box became a present for delighted 12 year old birthday girl.

 What are these Sibshoppers up to?  They are playing a silly game of "Commons".  Each group identifies three different signs they will make in the circle.  When all four group members make the same sign after the countdown they win a point.  Hard part it, no communicating allowed! You just choose a sign and hope your group chooses the same.

A point for the Dab!

 Our Sibshoppers are experts; their expertise is in being a sibling of a brother or sister with special needs. We read some letters, "Dear Abby" style, asking for advice on how to deal with certain experiences in regards to being a sib.  Our Sibshoppers gave their best advice.  They sure know a lot about handling embarrassment, fear, parents, and friends.

1.) I sang for the Pope in Rome, Italy.

2.) I have fished for Halibut in Alaska.

3.) I broke my collarbone rolling down a hill at Girl Scout Camp.

Can you guess which one is a lie and which 2 are truths? We got to know each other a little better as we played "Two Truths and a Lie."

 "Clothespin Tag" got our blood flowing.  Nothing like running and attempting to grab clothespins off your opponents shirts.  It is way tricky and a great way to get in some cardio.

All that running definitely worked up our appetites.  After lunch we got started on an activity called "All Fired Up/Cool Down."  We'll have more to show you next month as we wrap up this discussion, so stay tuned!