After a week of teaching STEM camp, this is what I know:
1) I am pretty good at repairing Lego battery packs.
2) I am not cut out to teach 3 - 6 year olds with ADHD.
3) I have little patience with a 6 year old singing the theme to Star Wars for 3 straight hours. He clearly could not stop himself, despite warnings, distractions, and time outs. Sing with me....'DAAA-DAAAA-da-da-da-DAAAA-da. Da da da DAAAA-da....Da da da DAAAAA..."
4) Despite my fears that they would be bored, the 12-year olds LOVED building and crashing motorized cars. It was a lot of fun being a part of their excitement.
5) 11 year olds who name their cars and make up songs about them can also be a bit trying. Sing with me to the tune of the Battle Hymn of the Republic: "Everybody's jealous because Constantine won...Everybody's jealous because Constantine won...."
The week ended on a good note, and I learned a lot! I am very happy I did it, but I am NOT sure I would repeat the experience.
Next up: Waiting to hear on about 3 interviews, and finalizing the job demonstrating food products in the grocery store. And more applications....
Enjoy your Sunday, everyone!
1) I am pretty good at repairing Lego battery packs.
2) I am not cut out to teach 3 - 6 year olds with ADHD.
3) I have little patience with a 6 year old singing the theme to Star Wars for 3 straight hours. He clearly could not stop himself, despite warnings, distractions, and time outs. Sing with me....'DAAA-DAAAA-da-da-da-DAAAA-da. Da da da DAAAA-da....Da da da DAAAAA..."
4) Despite my fears that they would be bored, the 12-year olds LOVED building and crashing motorized cars. It was a lot of fun being a part of their excitement.
5) 11 year olds who name their cars and make up songs about them can also be a bit trying. Sing with me to the tune of the Battle Hymn of the Republic: "Everybody's jealous because Constantine won...Everybody's jealous because Constantine won...."
The week ended on a good note, and I learned a lot! I am very happy I did it, but I am NOT sure I would repeat the experience.
Next up: Waiting to hear on about 3 interviews, and finalizing the job demonstrating food products in the grocery store. And more applications....
Enjoy your Sunday, everyone!
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