Who I Am Comes From Where I've Been

I am a product of my parents,

A result of my own curiousity,

A representation of my faith,

and a continuous demonstration of the arts.

While I may know who I am,

I wanted to further my knowledge by trying to understand someone else;

How they learn,

How they feel,

How they view the world.

Lucky for me, 

I found a learning partner willing to help me find answers to my questions!

Meet Emily!

She is going into Fourth grade, of the Caucasian race, is the youngest of the family (has an older brother), fluent in the English language, a GATE student, and my next door neighbor.  :) 

She is EXTREMELY active and thoroughly enjoys spending time and playing outdoors.

She doesn't consider herself a "girly girl" in the least.

She is currently involved in dance, softball, and gymnastics.

Emily absolutely loves to draw and participate in art, however because she is busy with extracurricular activities and enrolled in a public school, art is not always something she has the time or an option she gets to choose.

Emily is a fantastic girl and through conversations with her mom and with her I've found that she has a certain distaste for school.
I want to use this journal as a vessel to explore:
-how art impacts her learning
-why she doesn't like school
-how she feels about herself
-how she feels about her family

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."-Lau Tzu