During the projects I am constantly being challenged about my expectations of the children, my teaching methods, my classroom practice, the experiences being offered to the children, their learning experiences, the improvements in their skill set………. and so the list goes on.

I think it is amazing that someone can come into my classroom via the computer and challenge me in such a manner.  I now expect this from Ann – I expect her to make me challenge myself and the children.  I expect her to push me into new things, I expect her to challenge my skill set and that of the children.  I also have come to expect mayhem and an untidy classroom for 8-10 weeks.

When I look back on the projects it is then I realise what we have achieved.

I know that Ann has expectations of me too and I hope that in whatever she asks of me and the children she is as pleased with the end results as we are.  Looking at the work produced by the children helps me appreciate the process more and helps me to realise what we have achieved together, over a relatively short period of time – just imagine what could be achieved if funding was available for all schools to participate in work like this all the time.

Central to the project is communication – communication between all parties, artist – children – teacher. I really feel our end results reflect this process.

When a project is completed it makes you feel sad but at the same time totally fulfilled because of what the children have been a part of.

A special thanks to Kidsown for this amazing and fantastic opportunity.  Thanks to Ann for her inspiring ideas, her excitement and enthusiasm, her patience, her friendship, her expertise and for being able to share these fantastic experiences with her.

Special thoughts for this project – OOH!!! and AHH!!!! oh and WOW!!!!