Assessment Journal #2

(TS) On my return to the Boys and Girls Club, I remembered my first experience where I was astonished, therefore, I didn’t expect anything this time. I think this was a wise tactic because if I had had expectations, there would have been even more surprises. (SD) One of first surprises I got was when I walked in and a little girl ran up and gave me a hug as she said, “I missed you!”. (CM) I was simply speechless. (CM) I didn’t expect these kids to forget me, but when I was informed that I was missed I felt jolly. (SD) It was at that moment, and a few after, that I realized these kids think of me as a friend. (CM) When I asked the kids about school they didn’t treat me like an adult who was interviewing them on their daily lives. (CM) Surprisingly, the children treated me like a peer who just wanted to see if they were having a good time. (SD) Not only did these young scholars treat me as one of their colleagues, in times where they needed assistance, they treated me with the respect of a counselor. (CM) After power hour, the time when all the children take out their homework and work on it, began, a young girl asked me for help on her reading homework. (CM) I was surprised she asked me instead of one of the older, more experienced counselors, nevertheless, I agreed to provide support. (CS) So far, each visit has surprised me with the kids’ behavior, and I hope to continue being astonished by how polite and friendly these kids are.