Summary
The time I spent at Kid’s Connection was full of excitement and learning. The first twenty or so minutes of Kid’s Connection is devoted to a bible lesson. The kids all sat in a designated area and listened to the message while the volunteers set up the many tables for crafts. The children got to pick from seven different craft ideas. I was put in charge of a craft involving copious amounts of glue which made quite the mess. The children really enjoyed craft time and so did I. During the end of craft time parents began arriving upstairs to pick their children up. We cleaned up all of the crafts and had spelling time or game time. This experience was new to me as I have not spent a large amount of time around children. I learned that while dealing with kids, it is very important to have patience and understanding, as well as a servant’s heart.
Questions
1. How many volunteers does Kid’s Connection have?
2. On average, how many children attend Kid’s Connection?
3. How long has Kid’s Connection been open?
4. Is Miss B the only teacher there?
5. Is this program offered to the community
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