For as long as I have wanted to be a teacher (since about sophomore or junior year of high school), I have wanted to teach at the High School level or above. Today though I worked with two young children of about 4 and 9 years old and they may have changed my perspective.
They're two adorable Spanish children whose mother wants them to practice their English with a native speaker. We spent our hour (which turned into an hour and a half) drawing pictures, playing "I spy", and generally enjoying ourselves. These kids were attentive, excited, and motivated. They eagerly participated in games and even thought of other games to play.
I really enjoyed my time with these kids. After I left I was laughing and happy; It is amazing how just a short amount of time with kids can energize you. I'm already thinking up lots of "lessons" and activities to do with them. I've never been this excited to work with kids before. It is making me seriously consider teaching at the elementary level.
Hopefully this high energy excitement will continue if not increase.
Well, I've lessons to plan...
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