End of the Project

Now that the actual project part of my senior project is over, I have been thinking of ways to set up my table at the expo. I still need to finish my movie which will include many pictures and videos of the times I was with my kids. Other than that, I really haven't thought about much else to put up at my table. My mentors might have a few good ideas for me, so I think I will meet with them when the expo date gets a little sooner.

Day 7

Yesterday was the last day of Fit N' Fun Program. It didn't start off so good beings we couldn't be in our normal gathering area but we quickly recovered from that. First, Abigail and I filled up cups with applesauce for a snack for the kids. Once they were done with that, I had them write about what they learned through the program, what they liked or didn't like, and anything else they wanted to add on. I thought that would be a good way to wrap up the program. After that, we tried to play the game I had planned but beings are space was a wee bit smaller than usual we ended up just playing red light, green light. The kids all had fun with that so that was a relief. At the end, we all took a picture or two and called it the end.

I had Abigail record some of the game for me and I recorded them writing and eating applesauce.

Portfolio Coming Together

Last night I spent some more time putting more permission slips and other papers into my binder. Turns out this portfolio is going to be bigger than I thought which is ok. It's going to give the judges and everyone else a good feel on what I did, I think. Since I will have my video going as well, I think everyone will get an even better feel on what I really did with the kids. Everything is coming together great and I only have two days left with the kids which is kind of sad because after all these days the kids and I have grown a bond with each other. Most of them are saying hi in the hallways when they see me or just giving me a smile. It will be sad to see it end, but my senior project will also be almost over and that's a relief.

Day Six

Tuesday was the sixth day of my program. For a snack, we had carrots and ranch. The kids were really excited about that. After that, we played red rover. Oh, that was pretty fun. We had a few slight injuries but in the end it was all ok. They seemed to have a lot of fun with this game. There are only two days left of my program which will be during the first week of January. Once I am finished with my program I will be getting everything together for the expo.

Day 5

Today was the fifth day of Fit N' Fun. We had banana bread today for our snack. Everyone seemed to really enjoy that. After that, we played fruit basket upset which is almost like musical chairs. All the kids had to first grab a folding chair and set them in a circle. One kid didn't have a chair as he/she was the person in the middle. Every kid was assigned a fruit: apple, grape, or banana. When the person in the middle called that fruit, those kids had to get up and find a different chair along with the person in the middle. The kids really seemed to have fun with that one. We paused the game for a little bit to let them get a drink of water. After that, I went through the food pyramid with them. It helps if I get them involved in what we are talking about instead of just talking to them. I was definitely asking them plenty of questions and they were more than willing to answer. Once that was over, we played fruit basket upset for the rest of the time we had. I also video taped most of the program today.

Portfolio & Plan Changes

Last night, I started putting together my portfolio. Oh goodness, I sure realized fast that I have a lot to put in there. With all the kids' journals, permission slips, and everything else, it could definitely be a big portfolio. In the beginning, I was worried I wouldn't have anything to put in there but now I have plenty, I think. I just started putting the papers into the nice clear holders for my binder. Nothing is too organized yet, but it will certainly get there.

I have also decided to make a few changes to my program plan. My initial plan was to end the program on December 22. Well, due to me not being able to do the program last Tuesday and December 22 being the last day before Christmas break, I will not being finishing that day. I talked to Mrs. Steffensen, she and I have decided to finish up the week we get back from Christmas break. We will go that Tuesday and Thursday and then be done with the program. I wrote a letter which I will be giving out to the kids tonight so their parents know.

It's All Coming Together

Today I spent a half hour working on my video for the Senior Expo. I am now caught up on all my days. I do have one regret though and that is not taking any pictures or videos on Day 1. Now, I have nothing from that day. On the other hand, that was kind of a hectic day considering it was the first day and all. In my video, I only have pictures/videos from days two through five so far.