Yesterday we had our first TJED Teens Club meeting. It is basically a class, but set up to be more self-teaching and peer-teaching based. It is a club that I have developed myself after considering many options, curriculum, and other avenues like LEMI projects and commonwealth schools. This area is not ready for something that requires a high level of commitment, but they are ready to participate in simulations and discussions. I can do that!
For our first meeting I expected about 10 people....we ended up with 32. Great turn out! It went well, even though I goofed up a couple of things and forgot to let people break in between hours. Oops!
On the way home from our club meeting Nayna and Chris were so excited and happy. I realized that they needed this club more than I thought. Chris even told me that I "wasn't as bad as he thought I was going to be." I'll take that as a compliment from a 13 year old boy. LOL! They also said that I didn't even embarrass them. Well....that's good!
If you want to check out our club details you can see it at Springfield TJED.
This is SO exciting! Way to go! I think it's so funny (and also kind of sad) that people are so suspicious about your reasoning for doing this! And I am SO happy for your kids, who are inspired and happy with the club! That's really great! So is there a group in Missouri, like HIP? Because if there's not, you could totally start one! You would be great at that! Hugs and Blessings! You continue to inspire me daily! :0)
ReplyDeleteWOW! That's a great turnout. Good going!
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful!!! I knew you could do it! :-) Love you! {{{hugs!}}}
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