While I’ve supported the Caps my whole life, I didn’t really
start watching games until I met my husband. We go to a few games each season. We
watch games on TV (although not always together!)
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Just like with the Redskins, I feel tremendous sadness and disappointment whenever the Caps are eliminated from the playoffs. However, I feel extra sad about the Caps losing Wednesday night. Why is this year different from all other years? (I know, sounds like a Passover question!)
The Caps have brought a source of enjoyment and to my classroom. We have bonded so much over our love for them. My
students have not only learned so much about hockey, but learned so much about
the Caps!
- The majority of my students can tell you every player's name and number.
- Some of them even know which position they play or where the players are from.
- My students can interpret game stats quite well. (They ask about this several times a week!)
- They have begged me to take them to a Caps game. Since I can't do that, they beg me to show them hockey clips on YouTube.
- Several of my students watch the games with their parents.
- One of my students will be signing up to join a youth hockey league. (He is my student that LOVES TJ Oshie and all things hockey related.)
- My students chose hockey to be the topic of their movie.
Since
my students are SO invested in this project, I wanted the Caps to win more than
ever! I almost broke down when telling them the news. They were sad. One
student asked, "When does hockey season start up again?" (Yay hockey
fans!)
I
can't even begin to describe the emotions I've been having. I know to some it's
just a game. To others, hockey is life. To me, hockey is a learning experience
for my students that they will NEVER forget. #CapsFanForLife
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