Naomi- 3/4/10 2nd Visit

Yesterday, Nora, Kyla, Viviane and I went to our third visit. It was located at St. Jude’s school and it was an afterschool program. It was my first official visit helping the organization out, so  I was very excited. For an hour, each of us were given tables to supervise that had  a few 5th graders reading to kindergarderners. The coordinator explained how on Tuesday it was Dr. Seuss’ birthday, so the kids were having a small celebration reading some of his books and completing word puzzles and coloring sheets.

The experience was really amazing. It was as if I went back in time to when I was in kindergarden struggling to read and solve simple math problems like 1+1. But this time I was the teacher,  helping them with their work and encouraging them. The kids were really open around me after a few minutes of hesitation wondering who I was. So, it wasn’t ackward sitting there watching them and/or conversating with the them.

 

I wouldnt mind going back to the after school program once more; for I believe it would be better since  I have a better idea of what to do. Even though the hour seemed to pass really quickly, I really enjoyed working with them.