Interacting
with the children at the YWCA was one of the best experiences that I have had
working with children. It really encouraged me to continue working with kids.
They helped me realize that they need people to help them and guide them. Many
of the kids just felt like they wanted to talk to someone, and I was glad that
many of them were comfortable interacting with us as well. Even when we lead
the class, they were attentive and thankful for what we did.
For our
lesson, Serena and I worked together to have some reading and interaction with
the children. We read an Arthur book to them. I think the kids really enjoyed
hearing the story and seeing the illustrations as well. After we read, we
talked with them about things they did at camp, which is what the story was
about. Very few of them had actually been to a camp. We also played charades
with them and they really seemed to enjoy that. Afterwards, they colored some
Arthur bookmarks which we provided. Then they read an Amelia Bedelia book to
us.
It was a
great experience leading the class in an activity. It helped me get an idea of
what it would be like when I am actually a teacher. The greatest part of it was
getting a thank you and a hug from Jaylene, one of the little girls. She said
she appreciated the book and the bookmarks. It felt good to know the kids also
enjoyed having us there. There is no doubt that this will be an experience I
will remember.
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