I’ve been reading a book recently about learning to teach in primary schools. Not because I have any desire to be a teacher (primary or otherwise), but for tips on managing large numbers of children. I was originally focused on the chapters on classroom management, planning and keeping children interested. But I have trouble only reading part of a book, so I read the rest … Continue reading Learning from other professions
I recently acquired a copy of the Guiding Handbook. A recent copy, that is. I’ve had a copy for ages – so long in fact that it was quite out of date. Since my leaders-in-training keep asking to borrow it so they can look things up to discuss with their mentors, I thought it wise to get a more modern version. It took me a … Continue reading Good Guiding Is… Learning
On Wednesday night, we threw a surprise party for Sunrise. She was recently given a Good Service award, and the parents from our Brownie unit wanted to congratulate and thank her. We arranged for her daughter to be spirited away at the end of Brownies and a change of clothes provided, and we whisked her away to a pub. She had no idea what was … Continue reading Benefits of Girlguiding
The 57th Snowflake 