1. Flexibility

2. What is FLEXIBILITY? fleksəˈbilədē/ Part of Speech: noun Definition: 1. easily bent; not stiff; bending without breaking 2. easily adapted to fit various conditions; easily managed Synonyms: adaptable Antonyms: stubborn

3. To us FLEXIBILITY means: Adapting to change Not complaining no matter how much you don’t want to do it Agreeing Tolerable Go with the flow

4. “Flexibility” I’m flexible I bend I’m flexible I grow I’m flexible I’m strong I’m flexible I let go of things I cannot change

5. Flexibility is being open to change. You consider others' ideas and feelings and don't insist on your own way. change

6. Flexibility gives you creative new ways to get things done. You get rid of bad habits and learn new ones.

7. Flexibility helps you to keep changing for the better.

9. “Roll With It” You gotta ROLL, roll with it, Don’t lose control, just roll with it Rearrange to adapt to change Make your goal, to roll with it When things aren’t what you thought they’d be Use the skill of flexibility

10. Flexibility Skit #1: The Dog Walk

11. Ms. Melissa, one of our Speech teachers, thinks… Flexibility means the ability to adapt to change. Interview by a Student

12. I wake up very happy Rush to my parents dashy To find that they’re asleep Their snoozing cannot keep Please awake It’s for your own sake Just one more hour Gosh you’re so sour But Santa has come It’s time to have fun There are many gifts So many I cannot list Sleepy Santa Finally they awake Their yawning, a loud shake Christmas has begun Presents –there’s a ton This is about a time I did not sign To have flexibility Next time I will try, really

13. Flexibility Skit #2: Safety Duty

14. Mr. Robinson, one of our Art teachers, says… Flexibility means the ability to change depending conditions. Interview by a student

15. Softball is a really nice sport But sometimes I feel out of sorts When things go very bad I get a tiny bit mad I run to third base with people in my way And I’m there, hollering “HEY!” Nowhere to run, while feeling like steam I’m seriously about to scream I feel like a bruise And very used And that ruins my day While I’m still hollering “HEY!” I could have been more flexible And more compatible I should have told the other coach Instead of yelling like a roach

16. Flexibility Skit #3: Awful Artwork

17. Mrs. Blinsinger says… Flexibility means being comfortable when plans change. Interview by a student

18. Some people say when they don’t get their way It thoroughly ruins their day But if you let things happen until they’re done It can turn out to be kind of fun Open up to new things You’ll see the fun that it brings If you don’t get your way Let new things improve your day You don’t want this food? You’re in a bad mood? If you just tried it You might see that you like it They’re out of this shirt? You’re angry and hurt? Look: This one’s cute and fun Why don’t you try it on? Flexibility Makes Fun If you don’t like the way things turn out And you get mad and shout You’re not showing flexibility You know you have the ability When your day is messed up And you want to throw up Just let the day run Because flexibility makes fun!

19. Mr. Dempster says… Flexibility means being able to exercise without hurting yourself. Interview by a student

20. “Roll With It” You gotta ROLL, roll with it, Don’t lose control, just roll with it Rearrange to adapt to change Make your goal, to roll with it When things aren’t what you thought they’d be Use the skill of flexibility

21. Albert Einstein once said, “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” Words of Wisdom

22. Theodore Roosevelt once said, “There can be no life without change, and to be afraid of what is different or unfamiliar is to be afraid of life.” Words of Wisdom

23. As Jason Kravitz says, “Be infinitely flexible and constantly amazed.” Words of Wisdom

24. Sing with us! Thank you for YOUR flexibility in attending our production Sing with us!

25. “Flexibility” I’m flexible I bend I’m flexible I grow I’m flexible I’m strong I’m flexible I let go of things I cannot change

26. “Feeling Good” by Mrs. Blinsinger