Yes, you read that correctly! I received an offer for an opportunity I could not resist! Starting August 21st, I’ll be teaching Storybook STEAM (literacy activities with a handicrafts focus) for a local homeschool consortium. I get to share great picture books and run a maker space one day a week. I’ll also receive a competitive stipend, which is a nice bonus.
I spent most of the day planning activities for K-2 and sorting through the supplies that came home with me when I left my former school. I typically teach sewing for students in grades 4 & up, so I wasn’t exactly sure what I had on hand that would work with the wee ones. I had more than I realized! In case you’re wondering, I’m not required to furnish supplies out of my own pocket. A supply fee is charged for electives. What little bit I do spend personally will be for things to make my life easier. Besides, I’m trying to get rid of stuff!
Sadie and I went shopping to take advantage of teacher discounts on red felt, small lefty scissors, a craft cord bundle and a few school supplies. I have what I need for the first month of activities. More are planned, but let’s see how fast the kids progress before I buy anything else.
Office Depot was closing out craft kits and supplies for under 50 cents each. These items will provide an optional maker activity center when needed. I also picked up the big pack of Cricut infusible ink markers on sale at Joann for my CraftLAB kiddos. Hobby Lobby has a whole new range of sublimination blanks. At least one half of the dynamic duo is really into sublimination, so I guess a field trip to Hobby Lobby is in our future.
Yes, I’m excited to be back working part-time! I’m able to do what I love to do and still have time for everything else I’ve come to enjoy about retirement. It’s also nice to be part of an organization where leadership tells you how much they appreciate you and their actions back up their words.
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