Northern Kentucky Day Two Report

Northern Kentucky Reading Camp Day 2
July 15, 2008

So I was hoping that by today I would have a story that would reach the masses. You know, one that would really tug on the ‘ol heart strings. The cornerstone of this week’s camp, you know? One that makes us scream… “THIS IS WHY WE DO THIS!” Nope not yet. I mean, don’t get me wrong, we’re making some great progress here at the Northern Kentucky Reading Camp, but no one’s waking us up at 430 in the morning getting dressed to start reading.
But here’s what has been happening:

*Yesterday in Ms. Gay’s reading strategies, the kids were learning difficult adjectives. We looked over and there was this girl jumping up and down throwing arms up with wide eyes…exuberant. She was describing exuberant.
*Yesterday with the puppeteer the kids learned the difference between an antagonist and a protagonist. This morning, Kara asked Ms. Nicole from the writing center to come read her journal and she had written a little story about “Joe the protagonist.”
*Ms. Lisa in reading comprehension shared a poem with the kids about how clowns shake hands. Then had them put on clown shoes and shake hands like the clown from the poem.

I am super impressed by our teachers. These ladies are so mindful of the individual needs for these children and are willing to come early or stay late to think about the next day and how the kids can be helped. Again with the dedication!

Also a special thanks to George Ella Lyon who came to speak with the kids about the writing process! She, as always, is a special friend to Reading Camp and we are thankful for her participation in our first ever Northern Kentucky Reading Camp.

Finally I would like to also thank Carrie from Gigglebox. She brought a wonderful program from her new puppet and theater company we really enjoyed having her.
Again, things are progressing and we learn more about the kids and their behaviors and needs we are looking forward to what’s next!

- Ringmaster Hillie Gaither is a volunteer camp director from Trinity, Covington with the Northern Kentucky Reading Camp