Let's Talk About Teamwork

Two of my sweethearts!

A couple of weeks ago the Kindergarten classes were learning about teamwork and the teachers had asked some of the parents if they could come in and talk about how they use teamwork at their jobs. 

Sophie introducing her dad

Honestly, I didn't think that Matt would be up for talking to 40+ kindergartners and I was pleasantly surprised that he agreed! I was super excited to have Matt come in and talk about his job and Navy career. They are always using teamwork and multitasking for various missions and trainings. 

It was fun preparing for the day! Matt had printed up a bunch of pictures of the old S3 and some of the fellow sailors on a ship doing their jobs. He talked through how pilots take off and land from a carrier, how they refuel jets, attach bombs and navigate through a mission. He also brought in some flight gear for the kids to look at and touch. The kids had a great time!

Giving hugs!

All in all there were 5 guest speakers with the last one being the most exciting! One parent uses a dog as an insect hunter for a local pest company. Yes, he brought in the dog and yes, all of the kids went crazy! It was hilarious! 

It's been a few weeks and the children still talk about "Sophie's-dad-the-pilot!" I'm hoping now that Matt has a tad bit more time on his hands, he will come in more often to help with the kids. They are always in need for more positive role models, especially male ones. Even though I am always at the school helping out, I know that Sophie was proud to have her dad in the classroom with her. She is, after all, daddy's little girl!