As the Story Ends

Well it's that time of year again; kids' are saying their summer goodbyes and the final grades are being entered in. Which also means the 20% project is coming to its end. I have had a really great time with this project. Teaching such a great group of kids and learning from them as I went. Wow who knew I could learn so much in five weeks from bunch second and third graders? 

I started this project stressed out and confused; I mean how much can 15 year old changes the world in five weeks? Then I found that I can use my hobbies for the better. So I called up my little sister's teacher and she thought that a reading circle with a lesson on literature every week for five weeks was a great way to send awareness out of the importance and greatness of reading and understanding literature. I thought it was going to be fun, and I was right my first day there the kids were very squirmy and wouldn't calm down. By the next week they were excited for my lesson and they stay still with their talking to a minimum. 

The kids I have realized consume information more the more exciting the game or activity is. They love to get up and move around, are active, and just live life. 

I don't think have ever had more fun doing a project, especially with kids. I am honored that I had the chance to teach these kids that there is more to life then TV and video games. They need to understand that they don't need to watch a movie or pick up a controller to get action. I got to teach those kids that these past five weeks. To me I made a difference, maybe I didn't make a difference in the world but I did make a difference to these kids and it makes me feel good. I'm sad to see it end but I feel confident walking away from it that they will forever and always remember what I taught them and use those keys to set out onto an adventure that no movie or video game can. The mind is an amazing gift and when used right can give you the ability to do anything.  Thank you all for reading my blogs and being a part of this journey with me. I wish those of you that are continuing the best of luck on furthering your projects I have enjoyed keeping tabs on all your blogs. Have a great summer.