My head is spinning like a spinning wheel

I loved helping Julie today with the spinning. It felt a little like a tour guide who is rushing people through an exhibit and trying to get everyone done and through as quickly as possible. I think we were both frustrated with the amount of time we had. She has some great stuff and was well prepared and could have taught so much more about the process. It is always interesting to team teach because you have to sort of divide tasks so that you are not both talking at the same time and decide who does what as you go along. We got into a groove after the first few groups and everyone successfully got a piece of yarn made before they left. I think the kids always like having a prop to go with the story they will tell their friends when they get back to school or to share with their families. I think the main thing we learn from doing these practicums is flexibility. Groups will be late or early, you don't know what behavior to expect from the kids and you pretty much have to go with the flow and hope for the best. I think we all did a pretty darn good job today.