Today in the Makers Place the kids were practicing their skills in wood cutting. Mr. V taught them safety skills on how to use a saw and how vital it was for them to not cut themselves. It’s interesting to see the kids use tools that I haven’t see before. When I was their age, I remember how much of a big deal it was to use scissors. I feel like it’s essential to expose the kids to tools and using their creativity to make anything they could image with the materials at hand. It prepares the kids for the future and gives them the skill to think outside of the box. I noticed the kids are starting to recognize me more. This makes me happy because it makes it easier for me to approach the kids and interact with them. Going to Beverly J. Martin Elementary has become something I look forward to. Each time I feel like I have created a new relationship and a gained experiences that I could use in my teaching career in the future.