It was really exciting how fast the girls were skating. – Ashleigh

It was exciting to see the girls push each other to prevent the other team from scoring. – Erin

It was a totally new experience for all of us. The Omaha Rollergirls have a huge and very diverse fan base. There were so many people there and there were all kinds of people, too. It was like a big party. We all learned how points are scored by passing and how a defensive team tries to keep the other team from scoring. The girls were really into it and loved cheering and chanting for the Omaha team. The Omaha Rollergirls sat right in the front row when the Girls Inc. step team performed and our girls really appreciated that. The the team took the time to pose for a photo with us, too. It was a really fun outing for all of us. – Ms. Fatema

Karaoke = Reading!

If you want girls to read – put the words on a karaoke machine. They’ll attempt to read any word – no matter how many syllables – if it has a good beat and they can hold a microphone!

Look at how the girls follow the words on the screen… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mfeBMbMzJk (and the girls dancing on the sideline are fun, too!).

The girls here enjoy singing the chorus together… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ5nIofztw4 (this is only 15 seconds!).

A Poem for Ms. Mary

I’m going to write a rhyming poem for Ms. Mary. – Koko

Fat Tuesday

The Mardi Gras hallway parade at Girls Inc.: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlRbwBrw8PA

Writing Poetry

A GIRLStart poetry writing session.

Ms. Ally writes words on the board to help with spelling: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN3sElW0wOw

Ms. Mary is the inspiration for a poem: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i90Cb0UhuKw

A poetry reading: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-mKSm-9QNg

Alisa’s Poem

“I don’t really like to write poems but I love my grandma.” – Alisa

I Love My Grandma

I love my grandma.
She is sweet.
We went to the playground.
We always have fun.
We eat posicles.
I see her a lot.
I never get in trouble.
I love my grandma.

by – Alisa