Those who can't do... Teach

As many of you know,

I am currently a BYU-Idaho student,

and also

the 6th grade Art Teacher in town.

(I like to go by Queen Alex...)

It has been such a great opportunity

to be able to teach 6th graders,

learn about them,

interact with them,

and maybe possibly have an impact on their lives.

Part of my job is not only showing up every single day,

but also being in charge of the observers that are going to come in for a couple of weeks and learn how to teach 6th graders, and gain hands on experience.

One thing I've already noticed,

and this is something that I have struggled with,

is how to make something boring,

FUN.

Because let me tell you,

if its not fun,

the 6th graders won't do it.

And maybe you'll force them...

(I'm the teacher, you're the student, thats why)

...but they won't like it,

and therefore,

by proxy,

they won't like you.

So you have to take something like the Renaissance

(which, I'll have you know, I think is really fun and interesting, but I'm also a History Major)

and make 6th graders care about what happened 700 years ago.

Here is a great example of

someone taking something really boring,

using audience participation,

humor,

and personality,

and making it fun for everyone.

And just maybe, someone will remember what you taught them.