This past year, Levi had to give a weekly 3-minute presentation in his Classical Conversations program. Yes, weekly! Twenty-four times, my shy-guy had to stand in front of a (safe) (encouraging) group of his playmates and peers and talk about something -- a place in the world, an event in history, a favorite toy or picture. He practiced making eye contact, answering questions, speaking loud enough to be heard. Then he practiced being a good listener when his classmates had their opportunity to speak.
What a blessing this past year was! I am grateful and thankful for the wonderful mama/ tutors who sat in his class last year and encourage Levi and all his classmates in their public speaking. I know that it was a great opportunity for him to put himself out there -- make himself vulnerable -- and I think it is paying off in other areas of his life.
God is good!
{And, yes, I'm a bad mom! I always forgot my good camera when I went to soccer practice}
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