This week was shortened by weather. I had the opportunity to do a program that is new to me - Autumn Adventures. I had not taught this program yet and I was happy to get to it. This is a great program, the students loved it, the teachers loved and I loved it. We had to adjust the schedule a bit, due to the possibility of rain in the afternoon. The hike was first and stations came after lunch. Usually the stations are first and hikes follow, to reinforce ideas discussed at the stations. I think it still went over very well. My group’s hike was very eventful. We played many of the trail games and went to the meadow to catch insects with the nets. It was chilly so I was not sure how many the students would catch. They caught more than I thought. Insects don’t move too fast in the cold. The students enjoyed the squirrel game and the bird migration game. We had a good talk about each subject after the games. The students made some good connections between the activity and its correlation to real life interactions. Stations went over well, too. The time seems so short, just like in Farmcraft. No bells here, just Carol stopping by and throwing up a few fingers, “3 minutes left!” Wow, time flies. So much to say and more that we could do at each station. I am scheduled for a few more Autumn Adventures, I can’t wait, they’re a blast.
I missed the opportunity for coordinating Rock Cycle for the home school group. I like this program, it’s right up my alley, but the weather was against us. I spent some time on Wednesday preparing for leading the power point discussion for the Rock Cycle program for Thursday. Then later in the day, I found out it got postponed. Too Bad. It was rescheduled, so I will get the chance to really lead the program. I also found out the Rock Cycle program for the high school group from Ft. Wayne is cancelled not postponed. That would have been an excellent program to be part of, just like my old classes. Next week will be busy - Farmcraft, Autumn Adventures, and Enchanted Forest.
I missed the opportunity for coordinating Rock Cycle for the home school group. I like this program, it’s right up my alley, but the weather was against us. I spent some time on Wednesday preparing for leading the power point discussion for the Rock Cycle program for Thursday. Then later in the day, I found out it got postponed. Too Bad. It was rescheduled, so I will get the chance to really lead the program. I also found out the Rock Cycle program for the high school group from Ft. Wayne is cancelled not postponed. That would have been an excellent program to be part of, just like my old classes. Next week will be busy - Farmcraft, Autumn Adventures, and Enchanted Forest.
It is so disappointing to have things cancelled and postponed due to weather. I admit I am not that keen on being out in some of the weather that we had last week. I can't help remembering the first Rock Cycle I observed. Those children that came underdressed for the weather and were cold seemed to have trouble focusing on the material or even enjoying the experience. When we handed out ponchos for one of the early farmcrafts, they seemed to get in the way. Some of the children were tripping on the edge. When they no longer wanted to wear it, it occupied their hands, making it more difficult to involve them in their activity. Even if they did keep wearing it, it still got in the way of being able to turn cranks, play with toys, etc. Merry Lea attempting to provide some appropriate clothing doesn't seem to be that effective. So what is the answer? We try to reschedule for better weather. Sometimes I wish we could have all the groups come in May, June, July, September, and order up perfect weather.
ReplyDeleteI received the news of the Rock Cycle cancellations with mixed emotions. On the one hand, there is always something exciting about getting an unexpected day off. However, I was really looking forward to teaching this program! I really enjoyed the geo courses I took in college and was looking forward to brushing up on that info and challenging myself to teach a much older age group than any we've encountered so far. C'est la vie. I'm sure I'll get the chance to do both before we're done here.
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