So after 3 afternoons of soccer practice, I AM a convert. I love it! Ok, maybe that is an exaggeration, as I have not yet actually played the game. However, here are a few reasons it is wonderful:
1. The kids LOVE it, and I do mean LOVE. This is amazing, because as a teacher I'm forcing kids into submission, but this activity requires no forcing.
2. I get to be outside. We take about an 8 minute walk to some soccer fields, which is a great transition from being in the classroom all day to my evenings.
3. I get to blow a whistle.
4. 95% of the kids playing soccer after school are Hispanic. This means LOTS of Spanish, and some great conversations about culture --- which I love!
All in all, this is one of the most fun jobs I've EVER had.
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Originally, this blog was an attempt to document the exciting, scary, funny, sad and joyful moments of my first year of teaching. Now I'm in my second year of teaching, and I'm simply commenting on life, as I experience it.
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1 comment:
Yaa! I'm glad you love soccer, and I'm totally in agreement with all your reasons. I was thinking about buying a Mounties Soccer t-shirt to support my Hispanic kids...I'll do it.
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