Water Balloons for the Teacher!

I have a tradition that goes way back to my student teaching days with Pam Green - letting the kiddos throw water balloons at me on the last day of school! It is a privilege for the 5th grade students, and it is something the students really look forward to.

 Ready to go!

 The 5th graders line up and throw, one at a time.

 Lucky for me, most of them don't hit me. (Nice to know that I am not as big a target as I think I am!)

Some aim for my feet, knowing that the balloon is likely to break on the ground and splash me. I usually end up with very wet shoes and jeans as a result.

If the balloon doesn't break and I can grab it before the student can, then it is fair game for ME to throw at the student.

GB chose to run at me and try to squeeze it so her balloon burst directly on me. (I love this photo of her!)

 I was able to grab it and turn the tables on her - we both got wet.

 Another round that got me wet, this time from NN.

Afterwards we have a group hug. (And, a huddle with instructions to grab the extra balloons and go get their classmates.)

 Everyone runs around and has fun... 

...while I catch a breather!