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Vanessa CW21 · 10 February 2014, 08:12 AM

Tomorrow I have to talk about my job as a watchmaker to about 120 kindergarteners! I made this presentation to try to keep it simple but still interesting.

dysondiver · 10 February 2014, 08:16 AM

put a copy of the second slide in before the end question slide ,,,

tell them what our going to tell them ,,,, then tell them ,,, then tell them what you told them ,,, then ask them what you told them ,,, its an age old recipe..
and dont forget to tage something to pass round ,, old alarm clock set for the end be a nice touch too ,,, big bell one ,,,, have fun ,,,

ps i have no idea how old kindergarden kids are ,,, oh ,, my friends daughter , about three , rushes over every time i go into their house so she can listen to my clock ,,,, [ watch , cos it ticks , her folks quartz ones dont] so maybe worthy of a pass round , something that actually ticks.

East Bay Rider · 10 February 2014, 08:33 AM

Very nice. I wish I could sit in and watch.

Angrypuppy · 10 February 2014, 09:26 AM

Cool

BSOL · 10 February 2014, 09:27 AM

5 year olds are tangible little creatures with about a 30 second attention span so I recommend you bring props like the hands, dial, and movement exposed and working together so they can relate it to your presentation (the clock idea is a good one, because its big and they can see it working). If you have one in a clear case that would be best because if you actually want to keep it in good condition it won't be after 120 sets of sticky hands touch it

. When people, especially small children, use more than one sense they will remember the experience longer.

Vanessa CW21 · 10 February 2014, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BSOL

5 year olds are tangible little creatures with about a 30 second attention span so I recommend you bring props like the hands, dial, and movement exposed and working together so they can relate it to your presentation (the clock idea is a good one, because its big and they can see it working). If you have one in a clear case that would be best because if you actually want to keep it in good condition it won't be after 120 sets of sticky hands touch it

. When people, especially small children, use more than one sense they will remember the experience longer.

I do have a couple of pocket watches that have a clear crystal on both sides, but I'm not sure I'll have enough time to talk about all the stuff I have!!

subtona · 10 February 2014, 09:31 AM

Thats great!
Ill bet it will be a lot of fun, the little buggers will probably surprise you:)

Have fun!

Bangel · 10 February 2014, 11:45 AM

I knew I didn't have much technical knowledge about watches, but now it appears I'm not even at kindergarten level!

Have fun with your presentation. Sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun.

TraceyJW211 · 10 February 2014, 05:04 PM

[QUOTE=Bangel;4723145]I knew I didn't have much technical knowledge about watches, but now it appears I'm not even at kindergarten level!

I have to agree with this response

I think it's a great thing to do, but how you're gonna pull it off in just 10 mins I don't know

Looking forward to reading how you got on - the presentation is great!

Cesium133 · 10 February 2014, 11:58 AM

Awesome! The kids will love it. Have fun!

hdrazor251 · 10 February 2014, 12:42 PM

For the first time in 45 years, I wish I was in kindergarten. Awesome

Vanessa CW21 · 10 February 2014, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bangel

I knew I didn't have much technical knowledge about watches, but now it appears I'm not even at kindergarten level!

Have fun with your presentation. Sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun.

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Originally Posted by hdrazor251

For the first time in 45 years, I wish I was in kindergarten. Awesome

You guys made me laugh out loud!

Thanks everyone.
I do have quite a few things to hand out and tools to touch and compare (like a household screwdriver vs. my little ones).
I made see-through baggies with a mainspring, at least 3 wheels and a bunch of various size screws and tiny springs to pass around.
I hope I can finish the presentation in 10 minutes!

Lisa · 10 February 2014, 01:40 PM

Great preparation, Vanessa. I bet the kids will love it. So cool that you're doing this!

BNA/LION · 10 February 2014, 01:46 PM

End by letting them know they can be anything the want to be and do anything they set their minds too. Dream it, Be it!

Laszlo · 10 February 2014, 02:08 PM

My Son would love this. Awesome!

sleddog · 10 February 2014, 02:35 PM

Should be fun Vanessa!!

GradyPhilpott · 10 February 2014, 05:02 PM

120 kindergartners in one room at the same time for a lecture on watchmaking sounds daunting.

That's a good PowerPoint, though, so the visuals ought to catch their attention.

Personally, I think trying to pass anything around during the presentation would be futile, at worst, and distracting, at best.

Best of luck to you.

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Originally Posted by BSOL

5 year olds are tangible little creatures....

Did you mean tangential?

Old Expat Beast · 10 February 2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

120 kindergartners in one room at the same time for a lecture on watchmaking sounds daunting.

That's a good PowerPoint, though, so the visuals ought to catch their attention.

Personally, I think trying to pass anything around during the presentation would be futile, at worst, and distracting, at best.

Best of luck to you.

Did you mean tangential?

Or tactile?

Good luck Vanessa. I'm sure you'll sail through it.

BSOL · 11 February 2014, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

120 kindergartners in one room at the same time for a lecture on watchmaking sounds daunting.

That's a good PowerPoint, though, so the visuals ought to catch their attention.

Personally, I think trying to pass anything around during the presentation would be futile, at worst, and distracting, at best.

Best of luck to you.

Did you mean tangential?

No, tangible (although tactile does work too) as relating to the kids' wanting something to touch & feel an object to learn about it. Aside from mimicking, touching is one of the main forms of learning for youngsters, especially 5 yr olds.

dysondiver · 11 February 2014, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BSOL

No, tangible (although tactile does work too) as relating to the kids' wanting something to touch & feel an object to learn about it. Aside from mimicking, touching is one of the main forms of learning for youngsters, especially 5 yr olds.

and divers ,,,, lol

Tools · 11 February 2014, 09:33 AM

Great presentation Vanessa..

I do think that it was above the Kindergarten level though.............. probably a couple of years more advanced and at the TRF level..

Sounds like they were thrilled and some may remember it for decades to come, perhaps future enthusiasts or watchmakers themselves..

GradyPhilpott · 11 February 2014, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSOL

No, tangible (although tactile does work too) as relating to the kids' wanting something to touch & feel an object to learn about it. Aside from mimicking, touching is one of the main forms of learning for youngsters, especially 5 yr olds.

I'm unfamiliar with that usage.

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tangible

Vanessa CW21 · 11 February 2014, 11:31 AM

My daughter told me after school that some of her classmates want to be a watchmaker when they grow up!

Mission accomplished

hdrazor251 · 11 February 2014, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

My daughter told me after school that some of her classmates want to be a watchmaker when they grow up!

Mission accomplished

Congrats. Sounds like you made a real impression.

dddrees · 11 February 2014, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

My daughter told me after school that some of her classmates want to be a watchmaker when they grow up!

Mission accomplished

Sounds like you made a lasting impression. Neat slide show, wish I could have made it.

East Bay Rider · 11 February 2014, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

My daughter told me after school that some of her classmates want to be a watchmaker when they grow up!

Mission accomplished

Vanessa CW21 · 10 February 2014, 05:04 PM

It's 3 presentations... So about 40 kids each time.

GradyPhilpott · 10 February 2014, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vanessa CW21

It's 3 presentations... So about 40 kids each time.

That's much better.

kilyung · 10 February 2014, 05:59 PM

Pass out finger gloves! My kids love them... well they've gone through two of my boxes.

Lion · 11 February 2014, 12:26 AM

Vanessa, sounds like a lot of fun...children at that age are very perceptive and I know you will enjoy yourself as well!!!

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dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	put a copy of the second slide in before the end question slide ,,, tell them what our going to tell them ,,,, then tell them ,,, then tell them what you told them ,,, then ask them what you told them ,,, its an age old recipe.. and dont forget to tage something to pass round ,, old alarm clock set for the end be a nice touch too ,,, big bell one ,,,, have fun ,,, ps i have no idea how old kindergarden kids are ,,, oh ,, my friends daughter , about three , rushes over every time i go into their house so she can listen to my clock ,,,, [ watch , cos it ticks , her folks quartz ones dont] so maybe worthy of a pass round , something that actually ticks.

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10 February 2014, 09:27 AM	#5
BSOL "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Georgia Watch: Many Posts: 49	5 year olds are tangible little creatures with about a 30 second attention span so I recommend you bring props like the hands, dial, and movement exposed and working together so they can relate it to your presentation (the clock idea is a good one, because its big and they can see it working). If you have one in a clear case that would be best because if you actually want to keep it in good condition it won't be after 120 sets of sticky hands touch it . When people, especially small children, use more than one sense they will remember the experience longer.

10 February 2014, 09:31 AM	#7
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Thats great! Ill bet it will be a lot of fun, the little buggers will probably surprise you:) Have fun!

10 February 2014, 11:45 AM	#8
Bangel "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Australia Watch: 116610LN Posts: 15,802	I knew I didn't have much technical knowledge about watches, but now it appears I'm not even at kindergarten level! Have fun with your presentation. Sounds like it's going to be a lot of fun.

10 February 2014, 05:04 PM	#9
TraceyJW211 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tracey Location: UK Watch: RrrrrRolex! Posts: 18	[QUOTE=Bangel;4723145]I knew I didn't have much technical knowledge about watches, but now it appears I'm not even at kindergarten level! I have to agree with this response I think it's a great thing to do, but how you're gonna pull it off in just 10 mins I don't know Looking forward to reading how you got on - the presentation is great!

10 February 2014, 11:58 AM	#10
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	Awesome! The kids will love it. Have fun!

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Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Great preparation, Vanessa. I bet the kids will love it. So cool that you're doing this!

11 February 2014, 09:33 AM	#21
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Great presentation Vanessa.. I do think that it was above the Kindergarten level though.............. probably a couple of years more advanced and at the TRF level.. Sounds like they were thrilled and some may remember it for decades to come, perhaps future enthusiasts or watchmakers themselves.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

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