Cheryl, the kids had a ball at the craft's lesson. I am amazed at what you and Chocodeline got out of them. I find just getting them all to sit down and watch a DVD is an almost impossible challenge.
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Here is a picture of what the kids made - I'm so impressed. They look so much better than I ever imagined they would:
Some things I've learned, that might perhaps serve as tips for those thinking about giving craft classes to kids:- you're the teacher, the one in charge - they're expecting you to tell them to sit down and stop shouting. Don't be afraid just because they're other people's kids.
- never underestimate the creative potential of young kids.
- at the same time don't give them too much to do. Restlessness can come from both a too boring task and a too challenging one.
- don't give them too much choice - young kids will create within the boundaries you set them. Give them too much choice and you'll soon have a situation on your hands which you can't control.
- know inside out, upside down and back to front the process for your class. Kids will exploit any weaknesses in your plan and you'll lose them.
I helped out at an after school club for a while, and I found myself nodding along with what you found out about keeping kids happily occupied. It sounds like everyone had a ball though, and I bet you'll soon be thinking about another one.
ReplyDeleteAnd remember what one of them said before we started "it is too difficult!" and look at the result! :)
ReplyDeleteSee what a good teacher can get out of the kids :) ... well done, knew you'd be excellent.
ReplyDeleteThey have done a great job, congrats on the successful lesson. I teach teenagers and what you said applies to them too :)
ReplyDeleteThey look fabulous!! So glad you had fun!!It looks like the kids did!!
ReplyDeleteThey look really good, I think you both did a great job!
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