It all started yesterday with Selection Sunday! That is when we learn who will be invited to compete in the tournament and who are the top seeds. The four number one seeds are Duke, Gonzaga, UNC and UVA.
On Tuesday, The New E3 School is kicking off our second annual March Madness at the Y on Granby with local college basketball players and volunteers to shoot hoops.
Children paint team banners and select their team name today in preparation for March Madness.
During all of this madness, our children will be working on the core skills of regulate, relate and move. Let’s not forget the character building that happens too. Whether you are watching or playing the game, children will learn to:
· Work hard
· Practice & persist
· Relate to the feelings of others (win or lose)
· Play with enthusiasm, energy & zest
· Work as a team
Fun Activities:
· Make a Book Bracket
· Shoot hoops with different size balls
· Count how many baskets you make
· Pass the ball (team-building activity)
· Move fast and slow up
· Run up and down the court
· Make a hoop with mixed media
· Dribble & shoot drills
There are many teachable moments as you and your family watch and play. Let your child fill out the bracket or make their own, highlight as teams win and explain how the math works in simple terms. March Madness is a great way to spend time with family and friends cheering on your favorite team. There are many stories of adversity, determination and perseverance that will be told during the games. Talk to your child about what it takes to reach a goal and play the game.
Lisa Howard
President & CEO
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