We have had a lot of interest this year with the programs involving elementary and middle school students this year. Many have showed a wide range of interest to work with the Recess Buddies program, the Reading Buddies Program, Children of Promise, and McKinley Middle school.
Each of the sites have their very own characters. There is no child who is the same. What's great is that the kids really remember who you are, and always ask when you'll be back. You can't help but just melt. One of the most eventful of the programs is Recess Buddies. Who knew that kids could be so active! They're always zooming one way or another; it's so hard to keep up. I always find myself huffing or puffing after two recess sessions.
At Johnson Elementary, the students are really involved in the organized activities set up for recess. Their favorites are kickball, soccer and four square. They really do get into it....they have a chant, teams, and even captains. Sometimes the volunteers wonder if we're ruining their team dynamic...nah. We're help, we're at least three inches taller, so we are beneficial. Sometimes they get so committed to the game, that they sometimes feel really upset when they lose because they gave it their all. But hey! There's no crying in soccer!
I really can't wait to get back. We need recess in college.
-Sam
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