Long ago, my daughter made this old fashion lady marionette for a school project--having to do with a book they read--was it for, Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott? I can't remember. I do remember helping more than I should have. Looking back I'm sure this was my own fault--as you know, I do love to make things! I'd get caught up with any project my kids had to make--this isn't the best way for children to learn. I hope with my granddaughter I can let her make her own things without getting all involved. I try--I really do--it's hard.
Some of you know that I was an art teacher! I can say it was much easier for me to be hands off in the classroom-- too many students!--it's all I could do to bring in supplies and give helpful hints. Teaching was good for me--I had to let go of my own ideas--shut my mouth--help guide a project even if it failed.
I got this old marionette out the other day and had lots of fun playing, Lady and Uni the unicorn, with my granddaughter.
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you know it also depends on the child. I remember wanting to do most of my projects myself--but i did want your ideas and knowledge to use. But i also know that other children have the personality that they want "you to do it". And i know sometimes it became a huge argument or melt down when you wouldn't--i'm sure it was almost easier for you to give in and just do it. I'm sure i had my moments but i always remember feeling so much better about things when i did it myself--something to be proud of--that i did do most things myself. I remember i stopped "allowing" you to do my laundry at the age of 7 or so. (Although i think it was partly because I was sick of my sister ending up with my clothes in her drawers.) but my point here is i have always considered myself as pretty independent person. Almost to a fault i hate asking for help and from what i remember i was like this when i was younger too. So i do believe it does depend on the individual child. I'd like to know if this memory is correct or is it just how i view myself. By the way --not sure if you remembered but this one wasn't my marionette. Mr. Harris my art teacher bought all the marionettes i made back in 6th grade for 5$. Wish i didn't sell them ---it would be cool to have them now so p could have a whole family for her unicorn.
Hi Michaela--I know this wasn't your marionette. I wish I had those marionettes that you made in Jr high too! You and your friends made them on your own with out any help from me except for maybe supplying materials--they were so cool and I can see why the teacher wanted them! The amount of help I provided for each one of my children was different from each other--like you said it certainly does depend on the child! Yes, and meltdowns are no fun--I'm sure I could have dealt with them better than I did--I probably took over a few projects just to end them--my bad! As far as I remember Michaela, you've always been very independent, but hard on yourself because you wanted things a certain way--A good trait though, because you'd strive for what you wanted.
Love you--------Mom
true that i was always really hard on myself. I remember i sometimes would make myself literally sick because of stress if i didn't have things perfect. not always a good trait--but i think i have gotten a little better about that over the years.
yes, you've grown older and wiser, which makes me ancient and super duper smart! ha
Ah, they look very happy together!
-Dean
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