Back in the Groove

I spent yesterday morning finalizing my "lesson plan" for my upcoming boys book club on Saturday. It was fun to get back in that teacher groove. I haven't been that far away from my teacher roots, with being a mom. I am always looking for topics and themes to explore with my kids. It was fun to wrap my head around the age 7 characteristics and what would be appropriate for them. With my K-2 grade group, we will be talking about winter and of course Martin Luther King, Jr. When I was teaching second grade, never fail, every year we would get to this point in the curriculum.


Me: Okay kids, we are going to talk about Martin Luther King. Does anyone know who he is?

(little sweaty seven year old hands waving madly)

Kid: (big smile on face, very proud) He freed the slaves!

Rest of kids nod in agreement.

Big confusing topic for little ones. It is a hard concept to cover in the small bite you want to feed them. They are too young to get into everything, but you have to give them enough so it makes a little sense. It's a hard balance but an important topic to atleast introduce them too. At some point they will figure out that he didn't free the slaves, but he did fight for freedom. I of course will post all about it. Wish me luck. If you are local, come out and show support. All the info is on my R.A.D. Boyz page of my website. Until next time.