I could never chin. I think my body's center of gravity is in the wrong place, even now that I'm fairly light. I used to earn the wrath of gym teachers when I consistently failed President Kennedy's test of physical fitness, which required students to chin at least seven times.
When we went to the park, Pavel, a very fit student attempted to help me chin, with only minimal success. A native speaker of Czech, he could only communicate with our Vietnamese students in English.
I like having multiple language groups at camp. It helps students see the importance of having a common language.
I'd forgotten how physically demanding it is to work with young students day after day. It's not at all like teaching at ETSU. On the weekends, Joe and I are more or less in a state of collapse.
All my campers were able to climb the tree pictured above. Alas! I could only make it half way up, and that with assistance.
Roz, you are so funny!!! I love you so much already. You rock. Thank you so much for your hard work at a camp--it means so much to me because this is my country.
ReplyDeleteNow you know why I retired from teaching 6th graders. Keep up the good work though. How many chin ups did Joe do?
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