Ron Clark's Chapter 2 of "The Excellent 11"

CH 2

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” This quote by Abraham Lincoln that Clark uses to open his Adventure chapter is certainly inspiring. Like Clark, at thirty, rolling down the sand dunes with Derrick and his other students, is a perfect example of adults calling upon their youthful sense of adventure. Jumping on the trampoline, riding bikes, or diving off the side of the pool with your children are powerful ways a parent can act upon their youthful sense of adventure. As Clark did by dressing up for spirit week and playing limbo with Ms. Moore’s second grade class, stepping outside of the box are great ways to interact with students in a youthful adventure. Children love interaction, and sometimes adults need to act as if they are kids again and join in with the children in games and activities. Like the mother that went rock climbing with her two teenage sons, is a perfect example of an adventure resulting in a bond. Like Clark’s mother climbing on the Log Flume with him, provided him with a memory of a lifetime. Like Clark, taking his students outside under the shade tree for class, is a great way to make class an adventure and leave students with positive memories that last a lifetime. What Clark writes in his Adventure chapter is so true. Interaction with children in any form will result in building a bond. Adventures leads to bonds, bonding leads to trust, and memories that last a lifetime come from adventures. All of this makes the best impacts on children and students lives, and only leaves room for a positive outcome.