Week 3: Roses & Thorns by Natisha Romain https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6 Document whole program successes and challenges. en-us 2025-09-19 13:07:31 UTC 2025-09-19 21:34:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/8.0/svg/1f914.svg https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594238049 success: Feeling the sense of community between coaches and our support system. I quickly got comfortable within my space and don’t hesitate to ask for help from Romain and Coach em.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:26:56 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594238049 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594238384 A successful thing I have with the kids is being able to get them all to focus when we’re transitioning into activities

]]> 2025-09-19 16:27:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594238384 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594238443 Make Read Aloud more chunked for 1stG

]]> 2025-09-19 16:27:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594238443 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594238449 Struggling to transition to enrichments on time

]]> 2025-09-19 16:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594238449 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239207 Challenge

I feel 100% lost when a student is having a bevahior problem

]]> 2025-09-19 16:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239207 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239277 One success was getting through to some of our more difficult kids and seeing their improvements.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:28:06 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239277 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239401 We need childhood education resources to be trained in working with kids with autism or other behavioral issues.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:28:14 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239401 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239420 Improv was fun for 1st

]]> 2025-09-19 16:28:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239420 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239469 success is transitioning from our last activity to getting ready for dismissal

]]> 2025-09-19 16:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239469 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239480 Struggle: There should be more serious consequences, when it comes to children who have constant behavioral issues.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239480 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239492 One success is learning the quirks of my kids.


One challenge is facilitating better. Sticking to the script.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239492 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239569 A challenge I have with the students is that they don’t really focus when we’re in Dance

]]> 2025-09-19 16:28:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239569 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239738 Success: Work environment is welcoming, and everybody is very nice. It makes coming every day easy, and I look forward to it.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:28:35 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239738 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239821 Challenge: I feel as though my co coach and I were thrown into the space without a tour or how things work technology wise. We ultimately figured things out as we went but things felt kinda like we were thrown into the fire

]]> 2025-09-19 16:28:42 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239821 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239907 Success: Everyone can voice their opinion and work well on a solution

]]> 2025-09-19 16:28:47 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594239907 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594240019 Challenge: One challenge is the deanslist/technology in general because it takes some time to log in, make sure the wifi is on and checking over and over

]]> 2025-09-19 16:28:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594240019 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594240106 Success: I feel like the support and training is very strong and helpful. I feel like I’ll have support when it comes to student behavior and overall help with class management. A big Thank You to the team for being there for all their coaches, I am able to gain confidence and direction in this program, especially with the huddles, practice, reminders, open spaces for questions and more.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594240106 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594240139 Success

Being Able To Get Them Back Focus On What they are supposed to be doing

]]> 2025-09-19 16:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594240139 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594240315 Sometimes I feel that after a kid is taken by support, they return and still end up having the same struggle’s.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594240315 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594240493 Challenge: more interest enrichments for youth

]]> 2025-09-19 16:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594240493 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594240607 👍 the afterschool program looks like it’s running on a tight ship that aims to get tighter- i appreciate that

]]> 2025-09-19 16:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594240607 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594240844 I think a success is that the kids take well to the activities during afterschool so they are all in to what we are doing because they recognize the value overall.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:29:41 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594240844 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241016 Success: Coaches supporting others for students behaviors

]]> 2025-09-19 16:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241016 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241149 One success will definitely be walkie me for support love supporting the coaches !!

]]> 2025-09-19 16:29:59 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241149 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241163 Success: having to know the kids one by one and ask them why they feel this way. Let’s me know what are some changes I have to make to better my classroom.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241163 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241394 A challenge is when a kid is running around the classroom because they are upset about something and screaming, trying to Calm them down doesn’t Work

]]> 2025-09-19 16:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241394 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241436 Challenge not informed of how a student with extra needs can or cannot engage with during program.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241436 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241474 A challenge has been with behavior they know what is expected sometimes it just feels like they just want to do whatever but then sometimes I think that it could be an attention thing so just figuring that out

]]> 2025-09-19 16:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241474 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241571 The biggest programmatic challenge:

Some challenges include getting the children's attention and quieting them down to maintain a calm body, as well as asking them to follow directions without talking back or making witty remarks.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241571 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241626 The kids love to play and energize with fun dance activities/interactive games

]]> 2025-09-19 16:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241626 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241680 sometimes we’re not given the chance to make a mistake freely. It feels like we make a mistake and we’re automatically getting reprimanded. I would like more room to make mistakes comfortably and fix it before someone else gets involved

]]> 2025-09-19 16:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241680 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241711 Challenge: Access to technology as well as the timing of snack and attendance while day school attendance is also happening.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:30:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594241711 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594242107 Challenge/ Struggle: Getting 100 percent all the time, every time with the activities. Also having the students respect us as they respect their day teachers. This is paramount to the success of the program overall.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594242107 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594242683 Challenge

I want to open up more to my team so I can be more comfortable

]]> 2025-09-19 16:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594242683 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594242716 This is a good sign- allowing this exercise. Shows a good faith in management

]]> 2025-09-19 16:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594242716 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594242718 Challenge: I think a challenging part is how to manage student behavior in the moment or, for someone new, how to get the classroom’s attention or following instructions overall. It’s something I’ve been struggling with but I’m sure with practice, empathy towards students and guidance, I’ll be able to get it down better.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:31:26 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594242718 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594242743 WALT WAS AMAZING WITH ENGAGING WITH THE STUDENTS ON THEIR LEVEL!

]]> 2025-09-19 16:31:27 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594242743 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594242798 Challenge: Not having students throw items & mess up classrooms when they are upset.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594242798 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594243232 Challenge: the amount of students in class

]]> 2025-09-19 16:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594243232 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594243310 Challenging: Definitely behavior with some kids.

]]> 2025-09-19 16:31:51 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594243310 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594243496 Success: beingSOLOdolo

]]> 2025-09-19 16:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594243496 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594243618 Wooo hooo us!!!!

]]> 2025-09-19 16:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594243618 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594244145 Success: keeping a strong bond with my kids from summer, WHOOPTY doo!

]]> 2025-09-19 16:32:38 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594244145 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594244223 Success has been my co coach

]]> 2025-09-19 16:32:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594244223 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594247403 Challenge: youth not wanting to participate in activities and feel as if they are being forced to do something they don’t want to do

]]> 2025-09-19 16:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594247403 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594255382 Success: I love coming here everyday. At my 1st job, I had so much anxiety everyday that led to me quitting but I don’t feel that way here. Thank you to all the coaches and leadership for making this a good work environment :)

]]> 2025-09-19 16:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594255382 https://padlet.com/nromain1/81wo4fbe0z19x0s6/wish/3594260001 They really prosper in physical activity and have the most fun when activity is hands on or movement based! I incorporated more time for them to talk to eachother and they really seem to be enjoying afterschool more so happy about that:)

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