Fourth and fifth graders recently visited a rollerskating rink and said it was a great way to enjoy time with friends.

At Rolling Thunder, they skated, went fast, and danced. When you get to the rink, you can trade in your shoes to borrow roller skates in your shoe size. You lace up your skates, and you can skate in the rink while the DJ plays music. If you don’t know how to skate, you can use a trainer or a walker to help with balance. The roller-skating rink also had an arcade, food, and two rides that you needed to buy tickets to use.

Twenty-one out of 22 students in Rehovot said they enjoyed the field trip.

Having positive connections with others can help lower stress and give you a stronger feeling of belonging, according to the Mayo Clinic, a hospital and research center.

“It was really fun to see my friends and skate with them. We skated together and held hands while we skated,” said Soma.

The students recommend Rolling Thunder for students in second grade and above. They could learn how to skate at a younger age, and older students would enjoy this because it would be something fun to do with their friends. Roller skating also would get them on the move and off of their phones.

Illustration by Kaylen, 4th grade, Phila. Hebrew, 2025-2026