But at the same time, it can certainly be discouraging. I put a lot of effort into this program (most of the time), and the returns aren't always there. Kids are nonparticipatory, they backtalk, they fight with each other. And I'm reminded of the fact that I'm a college undergrad trying to do something about the effects of continued poverty. Riiiight....
Today, though. Today was a good day. And it was good because the kids had a game that I had never heard of, jump the can. They all knew it and loved it. They were regulating themselves, deciding what to do next. I essentially sat back, and watched my kids engage themselves in an activity in an incredibly peaceful manner.
Today was worth it.
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