The Enrichment Academy started yesterday, and I made the decision a few months ago to give myself to some young people who are home schooled otherwise. My aim is to encourage learning, and maybe make a difference in a few lives who have just begun to live. From third and fourth graders to seniors in high school, the age distance is great. Learning however, encompasses all ages. By reason of being at it longer, the high school students are more advanced over the lower grades, but each one has more learning they can add to their resume.
I love the expectation on the faces of the third and fourth grade children. Part of it is to see whether or not they are going to like me. I look at their little upturned faces and wonder if they will be able to understand. I also pray I am not over their head, and that I won't assume they know what I'm talking about. I'm not around many 3rd and 4th graders and have a natural fear of talking beyond their comprehension.
At the same time I don't want to speak below the intelligence of the upper grades. Time will tell, and I may have to change my approach. For sure I have goals, and have given them goals to reach for.
Implanting in them the bar is not too high to reach for. Encouraging them that spelling is important, that speech is important, and will prepare them for life.
It is a privilege to be a part of such a program. I know I will be blessed for giving of my time to enrich the lives of young people, however my greatest wish is that I can make learning fun and interesting insomuch their lives will be enriched.
Kids are funny - we'll talk about that later.
Grammyof13
1 comment:
Those kids are going to love you and you will love them. I would be honored to have you teach my grandson because I know you care. Have a good weekend.
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