My report cards were always the same. "Gina is a joy to have in class but she talks to much and disturbs others students from their work". Was it my fault I was a fast worker, leaving time in every class for socializing? Hmmm, I bet that would probably be my report card even now!
I liked school and I even liked most my teachers. Even if their reports made my mom give me the scowling, disappointed face. Now, when I visit schools to talk about my book, "If We Hopped on Our Bike..." I see myself in every class. I have visited 6th grade down to pre-school and there I am every time. The eager hand in the air, asking questions when the speaker is in the middle of a sentence ( sigh....I still do that). Some kids raise their hands only to be struck with shyness the moment my attention turns to them. Yeah, I NEVER had that problem. When I ask for a volunteer there is a mini version of me snapping her arm out of the socket to get picked. How some things never change.
I had a great time visiting Scenic Park schools. The above picture shows the awesome art they created for me as a thank you. All the students traced their hands with their names on a giant thank you card. I even got a group hug before I left. It was great.
I hope to visit more schools next season. I always enjoy myself, always learn something and always leave with better ideas of how my next presentation should be. The best part? I am always expected to talk in class.
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