My name is Priyanka Singh, and I teach Social Science in the Primary School at Ekya School ITPL. I would like to share my experience regarding the Breakfast Club that is being conducted by all the campuses on Saturdays.
When I first heard about the Breakfast club I was whimsical and clueless… thinking what would it be like? How will the young kids respond and behave? To my surprise it was amazing. The children are super enthusiastic. The energy of the young soul is so contagious that there was no looking back. From sharing thoughts to ideas to favorite things to singing, dancing, and jumping around without any inhibitions. The experience is just magical and the best part is everything goes with the flow so effortlessly. The young children neatly fit into the perfect class in nearly every way. We didn’t realize when we all started connecting so well until the moment, that saying bye was so difficult for all of us.
In just two weeks of the Breakfast Club, there are many experiences that could qualify as memorable. Each session is giving me a chance to get closer to my children. The first-week theme was ‘Come to the Rainbow party’. The children brought rainbow color things, food, crafts, wore rainbow color dresses and accessories including me. I must admit it was such a colorful experience and they were equally excited and each one of us had a great time. The second week gave the children a chance to express themselves and talk to each other. We played games and danced to a nice song of their choice. It was a morning filled with fun and frolic.
The moment I reached the end, I was ecstatic and also looking forward to the next session at the same time. The ending was perfect, but I realized I would miss them. Not only them, but I would also miss being part of their world. So I tried to shake it off because very soon we’ll have another session with each other. Making a lot of memories to cherish.
Rachel Carson has rightly said, ‘‘If a child has to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement, and mystery of the world we live in’’.
I am glad that we as teachers have got a chance to be companions to many such young minds and together we learn and grow each day.
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