Invention Convention = Success!

Field Experience yesterday was anything but ordinary. When I entered the room, my second grade class was working (not so)quietly on their morning assignments as usual when when my teacher announced to put everything away. I had forgotten that yesterday was the day for our class to attend "Invention Convention," which was held in the cafeteria by the 6th graders in the school. I felt myself instantly overwhelmed at the idea of 25 little 7 year-olds making it down the hall, and into a crowd of people, and then all making it back to the classroom as a group. My teacher didn't seem to nervous so I was able to contain my anxiety for the time being. Once we made it down the hall, the students simultaneously sprinted towards this 6th grader and his remote control car that he had transformed into a remote control lawnmower. It was interesting to see all the different inventions these 6th graders came up with, from solar heated jackets, to alarm activated lunchboxes. During this little adventure, I had the pleasure in partnering up with a student that I am especially fond of. When we first entered the convention, his nervousness from the noise and large crowd took over, and he grabbed my hand. I was shocked at his decision to choose me as his "buddy," but I also found myself extremely pleased. The rest of the convention was a true success and I was able to learn a lot not only about the inventions, but I also about the meaning of connections between teacher and student.