I spent the day with eight young singers. They didn't pay much attention to me as I sat in the row behind them while they rehearsed and sang at choir festival. They knew the songs much better than I thought. After the worship concert we drove to the movies in Madison. Again, I got to listen as I drove and they talked. The conversation illustrated quite nicely an article I read yesterday on the difference between third and fourth grade students. It seems that at around age nine children begin to look more to peers for information and affirmation than they did at age eight. Much of the conversation seemed aimed at impressing the other kids. Kid watching-so interesting.
On the long range memory side of the day, as I took the last two kids home they were both humming/singing one of the praise songs they had sung in the concert. That is the part of the day that I hope stays with them.
The praise songs WILL stay with them...I'm sure. I still remember many of the lyrics from songs in choir -- when I was growing up. You're an angel for working with kids, loving them, and caring for their well-being.
ReplyDeleteYou go girl. Love reading your thoughts. Keep it up!!
Vick-Eye
P.S. By the way, my Emily says what she likes soooo much about you is: "She ALWAYS reads to us and lets us do art or something." Direct quote. Ha.