First Light Fun Begins At Benjamin Banneker
It was a pleasure to meet new clients while creating new memories at the Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School in Cambridge MA this past week. Following a recommendation from a colleague, who witnessed a performance many moons ago at the Peabody Essex Museum (Salem, MA), the fine folks at Benjamin Banneker looked us up on the MCNAA.org website. Luckily they found us and wasted no time setting up a debut for First Light Fun to take place within their classrooms.
Upon entering, it was nice to be greeted by friendly staff at the front door. They provided us with an overview of the day along with the mission of the school, focusing on technology, hence the Benjamin Banneker namesake. For those who were unaware, Mr. Banneker made many technological advancements for his era. Many of which we all continue to benefit from today. As an African American entrepreneur, it was quite the moccasins to fill trying to follow in his footsteps.
Sadly our first classroom session was cut very short by an impromptu fire drill. Nonetheless, it made for quite the excitement to accompany the traditional folklore which was abruptly interrupted by the sound of the alarm. Fortunately, it was nothing to be alarmed about. The fire department responded quickly & gave the o.k. to return to class. All was safe & accounted for.
Our final classroom session went off without a hitch. Having access to the on screen projector made map sharing a breeze, which added an enhanced outlook on the many indigenous groups throughout the region. Thank you technology. The students thoroughly enjoyed trying on items, passing around objects while on the edge of their carpet awaiting what was next to come out of the goody bag. Without any further fire alarms, we even had time leftover for corn husk action figure making.
Upon leaving, it was a pleasure to meet the Benjamin Banneker resident gardener, who kindly invited us to return and assist with blessing the grounds along with inquiries of planting practices they could implement. Setting aside further time to offer lesson plans which could accompany their planting process, it was an honor to be able to share some of the cultural protocol put in place by the ancestral inhabitants of the region. Much of which had not been taken into consideration, all of which was greatly received and soon to become a tradition each planting moon. We looked forward to returning during the Spring season.
A new era of learning has begun and it all starts with First Light Fun
Upon entering, it was nice to be greeted by friendly staff at the front door. They provided us with an overview of the day along with the mission of the school, focusing on technology, hence the Benjamin Banneker namesake. For those who were unaware, Mr. Banneker made many technological advancements for his era. Many of which we all continue to benefit from today. As an African American entrepreneur, it was quite the moccasins to fill trying to follow in his footsteps.
Sadly our first classroom session was cut very short by an impromptu fire drill. Nonetheless, it made for quite the excitement to accompany the traditional folklore which was abruptly interrupted by the sound of the alarm. Fortunately, it was nothing to be alarmed about. The fire department responded quickly & gave the o.k. to return to class. All was safe & accounted for.
Our final classroom session went off without a hitch. Having access to the on screen projector made map sharing a breeze, which added an enhanced outlook on the many indigenous groups throughout the region. Thank you technology. The students thoroughly enjoyed trying on items, passing around objects while on the edge of their carpet awaiting what was next to come out of the goody bag. Without any further fire alarms, we even had time leftover for corn husk action figure making.
Upon leaving, it was a pleasure to meet the Benjamin Banneker resident gardener, who kindly invited us to return and assist with blessing the grounds along with inquiries of planting practices they could implement. Setting aside further time to offer lesson plans which could accompany their planting process, it was an honor to be able to share some of the cultural protocol put in place by the ancestral inhabitants of the region. Much of which had not been taken into consideration, all of which was greatly received and soon to become a tradition each planting moon. We looked forward to returning during the Spring season.
A new era of learning has begun and it all starts with First Light Fun
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