Stanley and the craft

Stanley Clark - It was great to work with a great group of students. This was like teaching my gifted class at my middle school. Same age group, same inquisitiveness. I loved it. I think we all a had a great day with them. The wildlife activity was fun, it was great to lead a nature hike at Merry Lea. The students were well involved, full of questions and answers for my questions of them. It was nice to have the art teacher walking with us, it provided nice conversation about the students, their learning and assignment during activity. The predator-prey game was fun. It was difficult with the rain, the marker marks kept disappearing. I hope we get to play, at least facilitate the game again. The night hike was so much fun, the students enjoyed it, few were apprehensive about the dark. The swamp gas demonstration was super. It flamed longer than I expected it to do. I wish I got to participate with Stanley Clark students on Friday too, but I was off to...

Farmcraft - At first, it was disconcerting to receive an email on the poor behavior of the group of students coming for the program. I did not notice any real bad situations. For the most part, it was a very positive experience for the students in attendance. It did not rain and that allowed most of the stations activities to be more used. I am especially glad we got to be outside for the animals, laundry and garden stations. The students love these and get direct experience with the content of the program. There was a good number of adult chaperons with each group. The moms I had with my group were well involved and that I appreciated. No mess ups in rotations. I got to drive the straw ride. I like doing that. I remember the rides as a child, so fondly. I am glad I get the opportunity to drive the tractor for many other little kid’s memories.