Oversized jerseys, oversized helmets. Bats swingly wildly, balls going in unexpected directions, kids running the wrong way, or stopping to field their own hit balls, totally laying each other out while running in the base lines, or dog piling each other to get to the ball.
This year, dispite our last year's miserable attempt at soccer, we decided to try team sports again, but this time with T-ball. We could be just beating a dead horse on this, but Mike and I really felt that team sports are one of the best ways to teach Max about the social skill of team work, and we also hope it will heighten his awareness that the actions he takes have a direct effect on the others around him (and vice versa).
Of course, more importantly, it's just fun. And I do think he's really enjoying it. We are, too.
This year, dispite our last year's miserable attempt at soccer, we decided to try team sports again, but this time with T-ball. We could be just beating a dead horse on this, but Mike and I really felt that team sports are one of the best ways to teach Max about the social skill of team work, and we also hope it will heighten his awareness that the actions he takes have a direct effect on the others around him (and vice versa).
Of course, more importantly, it's just fun. And I do think he's really enjoying it. We are, too.
Today was Max's first game. He did wonderfully. For the most part, he listened to instructions, hit and threw the ball well, and he even scored twice. He only sulked a few times when he didn't get the ball. When I asked him why he didn't manage to get it, he was able to explain to me that he had taken off his glove and wasn't watching when the ball came his way, and his other team mates ended up fielding it. I asked if next time he would be ready, and he nodded. Something seemed to click in him - I think he had a little "Ah-Ha" moment. When he pays attention to what's going on around him, some exciting things might happen!
Well then, stay sharp #7!
Well then, stay sharp #7!
RSS Feed
