I went to Abbey Court on Sunday afternoon to play soccer. The kid that I tutor has told me a few times that he had a lot of interest in soccer, and I really wanted to take him to play a game with the kids at Abbey Court. Professor Blau was even nice enough to stop by with snacks and water for everyone.
It was a good experience for my kid to be out there with kids that are his age. He tends to shy away from groups, mainly because he is discouraged to talk due to his lack of English. But the pretty stoic child, showed smiles and enthusiasm to do his part of the game. I was really proud to see him be part of his team, and I hope that his interest in soccer will motivate him to continue to get to know his peers.
I really also appreciate the students from our class that go to play soccer with these kids every weekend. Their enthusiasm for the game keeps the kids excited and happy to continue the game. I think its a very positive activity for the kids to engage in, and more than the competitive desire to win, everyone seems to be out there trying to just have a good time.
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I think playing soccer with the kids from Abbey Court on the weekends is a great way for us to stay involved. I agree with you that it is a great way for the kids to get to play with other children their own age. It is also a good way to get exercise for not only the kids, but for the adults as well. I think the kids have a fun time being able to compete against the adults and they are probably better than some of us. I hope that these soccer games continue for a long time, because it is a great way to have fun.
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