Why Jenn Loves Teaching Kids | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada explains her passion for watching kids discover the outdoors. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada explains why she enjoys teaching children. With a background as a camp counselor, an outdoor education instructor, and volunteering in youth centers, Jenn appreciates watching kids grow and learn. She enjoys teaching them that good things take time and that learning where things come from is a lesson in respect. She’s Always Worked with Children Jenn has always appreciated working with children. She’s worked in youth centers, summer camps, and even as an outdoor education teacher on a farm. She’s always appreciated giving kids the opportunity to discover things and figure things out for themselves. Good Things Take Time In today’s age of instant gratification, Jenn knows it’s important for kids to experience that good things take time. She knows that by learning where things come from or how to grow their own plants and food, kids are able to gain respect for the process and time. Some Projects are Excellent for Teaching These Values Jenn believes that composting is an excellent project for kids to participate in. By knowing they can turn their fruit peels and scraps into rich, nutritious soil for free, they’ll gain that appreciation for hard work and patience. Kids Have a Plan Jenn likes to let kids do things themselves at first. She feels they already have a plan in mind before a teacher comes in and instructs them, and she likes to foster that free and creative thinking, giving them the room to explore. She feels this mindset gives her a fresh perspective in her own life, as well. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/VzfUvwq About Ask This Old House TV: From the makers of This Old House, America’s first and most trusted home improvement show, Ask This Old House answers the steady stream of home improvement questions asked by viewers across the United States. Covering topics from landscaping to electrical to HVAC and plumbing to painting and more. Ask This Old House features the experts from This Old House, including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor. ASK This Old House helps you protect and preserve your greatest investment—your home. Follow This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG Why Jenn Loves Teaching Kids | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/