The opening ceremony of a Tadpole meeting includes the Tadpoles Cheer, words of greeting to each child and dad, prayer, and announcements. The entire group sits on the floor in a circle. Wiggle, jiggle time is here. Physical exercise is the special feature of this part of the meeting. Children and dads will start with warm-up exercises, then try a fitness test or two, and then play several games.
Preschoolers use up energy quickly.
Refreshments help to keep them going. This is also a good occasion to visit the washroom. If one of the learning or interest centers involved a drama, play or art work, this is the time for a performance or demonstration. Fathers take turns reading or telling a Bible story to the children. They can read an illustrated children's book, or a selection from a Bible story book, or play a tape with a story being told.