I’ve changed recipes and textiles projects
frequently since I took this assignment and EVERY TIME I ask myself why I
insist on this torture. Why can’t I just stick to something that works? But no,
I always want new recipes, back up recipes, things that work better in my
space, with my students. It’s great once we’re settled, but it’s really a
painful way to start up the new year.
Today my first group of guinea pigs tested
the breakfast burritos. We learned: Easy Breakfast Roll ups are not “easy”.
That will be the “challenge” project. They may feel vindicated if I introduce
them to the concept of “Pinterest Fails”.
I assured them that the Guinea Pigs class is
promised a good mark, since I’m not marking the end result but the design and
trouble-shooting process. Happily, that’s embedded in the new curriculum now,
so I’m not just making stuff up (I may or may not make stuff up).
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| Pro Tip - search for "guinea pig chef" not "guinea pig cooking". |
The textiles project is still in flux,
though. Every year, my senior classes have made a very specific sewing project,
which I love. It’s a great skill builder project that the students
really like. I’ve always had tremendous support from another department, and I
made my booking back in May. I confirmed with my usual contact person that I
wanted to expand my senior project to a school-wide project, but just once
every three years.
With three weeks before textiles starts,
I’m told – my contact person is unavailable and I should probably look for a new
project. Happily, we’re still working on a solution and I’m hoping the project
can continue more or less as usual.
If I have to change projects, then crocheting has just been bumped up on the schedule.
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| Now I want to make crochet guinea pigs. |
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