We had the same ideas about things. We were like peas in a pod. After that teacher retired, Elliott began tutoring second, third, and fourth graders in 30-minute sessions. She was booked all day long. The challenge is trying to find out what works best for each individual.
Every day is different with new challenges.
I am inspired by the progress the children have made with some extra love and attention. Elliott recalled one little boy at Talbot, just 9 years old and a member of a neighborhood gang that shoplifted and vandalized homes, came to her bemoaning that he had no friends at school. Just a good healthy dose of listening, encouragement and advice. The next time the kids are playing on the playground you ask to play with them. You play fair, play by the rules, and play like they want you to.