The much awaited Halloween Game Fair hosted by the Upper Elementary (UE) classroom brought oodles of excitement to the younger peers; returning and new. Even before the activities started, students were treated to the set-up decorations, which many students had worked hard to make. These activities were conceptualized and created by the UE students over the course of past month. The school yard was abuzz with activity throughout the morning. With names like “Halloween Match Up”, “Pumpkin Eye”, “Who Done It – A Halloween Mystery”, and “Tic Tac Monster” who wouldn’t be intrigued to participate in the games? One could dig for ghostly treasure in the sand box, participate in an obstacle course on the jungle gym decorated with spider webs or a maze of ropes, toss “ghosts” into the windows and doors of a haunted house, participate in a Halloween mystery and solve it with clues provided, search for gooey items while blindfolded, and have one’s fortune be told. And these were just a few of the activities!!! Each year, this Khalsa tradition, shows students creative ways to learn from one another. The UE students enjoy creating a carnival for the lower elementary students to enjoy. This year, I would like to especially acknowledge all the work and creativity put into creating the “Who Done It- A Halloween Mystery”. After taking care of the responsibility of hosting a memorable game for their younger lower elementary peers, they are ever eager to participate in each other’s games!!! Not that the laughter doesn’t give it away, but the frequent sighs and groans when the carnival is brought to a close give the impression that they can’t wait for November 2017 to put their next wonderful Halloween idea into practice!
