Live Your Dream
One thing I like most about being a para is having time to talk with the children. Teachers will sometimes ask me to look after their class for a few minutes while they are out of the room. Most often, they ask me if I mind them going to the bathroom! It must be hard to be a teacher, right?
Talking with the children keeps them engaged and occupied which will keep their energy calm and happy. I really enjoy talking with the older students because they have interesting things to say and know a lot about popular culture.
One day I was supervising a group of three 5th graders during their math time. They had finished their daily assignment and had spare time to chat. I asked them a question along the lines of, what do you want to be when you grow up? All three of them replied, a YouTuber!
I wanted to laugh, that’s not a real job, right?
In their videos, they said they would talk about video games, books, and other videos. I wanted to remind them how small a percentage of YouTubers make money.
But, I did not want the light in their smiles to go away. Their faces just lit up and they were talking excitedly!
I do want them to be YouTubers. I want them to create a channel together. I want them to dream about making it big, pursuing their passions, and loving their life. I want them to try at something and if they fail, know they tried their best.
I smiled and said nothing, I just listened.
The world is completely different now than that day in math class but the message is still the same, “Be a YouTuber” means to do your dream and don’t hesitate; these children did not waste one second thinking about it!
Love,
Eliza Crane
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Photo credit to Jeffrey Kraker
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So many good and transferable skills can be learned making videos! I’d say it’s a great start for them!
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That’s a really good point!! I did not think of that, it is true making videos is an employable skills.
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I love that they have that aspiration! If they all work together, I bet they could come up with some great material!
Reminds me of my youtube stardom dreams!
I like that you let them express themselves without expressing your concerns. A lot of times when we express a dream or desire to someone, they will shut us down with negative facts. Sometimes those comments can hinder our excitement and love for the dream.
Thanks for the great post!
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