First-Grade Rumpus

The many animals of the rainforest – frogs, toucans, jaguars, sloths, boa constrictors, howler monkeys, army ants – as well as explorers, shamans and storytellers, took over the Lower School Atrium on April 21 as first-graders presented Rumpus in the Rainforest. Parents, teachers and friends were blinded by the neon colors and entertained by the silly antics of these creatures of the rainforest. Rumpus in the Rainforest tells the story of a sweet little frog who lives in the Amazon rainforest. This frog has an impossible dream in the dense rainforest—to see the sky, even just once. 

The play highlights interesting scientific facts about the rainforest through narratives and song, as well as features the animals that are indigenous to it. These young Falcons certainly took ownership of their performances, bringing giggles and smiles to the audience. To see the cuteness, view this year’s performance.