Meet the Kinders
Part 2 in a three part series. View Part 1.
Andy’s 4th/5th grade Harmonious Humus interviewed their kindergarten reading buddies, getting to know them a little better in the process. Now you, too, can become better acquainted with the Sparkly Diamonds and Radical Rainbows.
Some of the following questions came from the Village Voice team, but most were thought of by the Harmonious Humus. Look for more reading buddy interviews in the next edition of the Village Voice!
Radical Rainbow Desmond (interviewed by Reading Buddy Destiny)
Destiny and Desmond
What are you learning in kindergarten?
They are teaching me to read!
What are your favorite colors?
Magenta, pink, red and purple
Do you have any siblings? If so, how many?
One sister, and also one girl cat and one brother cat
What is your favorite thing about kindergarten or about Village School?
Reading in kindergarten, and hot lunch (cheese pizza)
Sparkly Diamond Daniel (Interviewed by Reading Buddy Ilya)
Ilya and Daniel
What’s your favorite color?
Pink
What’s your favorite food?
Hot dogs
Tell us about your family.
We are a happy family
What is your favorite thing about kindergarten or about Village School?
Reading books in the classroom
Radical Rainbow Lily (interviewed by Reading Buddy Emma)
Lily and Emma
Do you have a favorite book?
Biscuit
What’s your favorite song?
Uptown Funk
What is your favorite color?
Red
What is your favorite thing about snack or lunch recess?
My bestie sits next to me, and the high monkey bars
Sparkly Diamond Marcus (Interviewed by Reading Buddy Julian)
Julian and Marcus
Do you like pizza?
Yes
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
Yes, a brother, 9 years old
What’s your hobby?
Playing! I like playing outside with friends, and playing with friends at Village.
What do you think is Becky’s favorite part of her job?
Listening to kids and talking to kids
Radical Rainbow Ellelta (interviewed by Reading Buddy Vanessa)
Elletta, Vanessa and Joslyn
What are your favorite animals?
Cheetahs and falcons
Do you like unicorns?
Yes!
What do you like to do for fun?
Tickle attacks
Do you have any siblings?
2 older brothers
What is your favorite thing about kindergarten or about Village School?
Coding class, iPads, and playing on the playground
Sparkly Diamond Joslyn (interviewed by Reading Buddy Vanessa)
What are your favorite animals?
Horses and penguins
Do you like unicorns?
Yes
Do you have any pets?
We are going to get a dog
What do you think Mr. Fred does?
He cleans up. It’s a really hard job.
What do you do for fun?
Play with friends and family. I have a little sister.
Sparkly Diamond Ava (Interviewed by Reading Buddy Amanda)
Amanda and Ava
What’s your favorite sport?
I like dance and I’m going to play softball
Do you have any siblings? If so, what grade are they in?
I have one sister in third grade
What do you think is Becky’s favorite part of her job?
Putting on bandaids when people have ouchies
What is your favorite thing about kindergarten or about Village School?
Skipping outside, the monkey bars, and coloring at playtime
Radical Rainbow Hiro (Interviewed by Reading Buddy Amanda)
How old are you and what’s your favorite color?
I am 5, and my favorite color is blue
What is your favorite thing about kindergarten or about Village School?
Playing outside
What do you think is Becky’s favorite part of her job?
Helping others and being a good person
Radical Rainbow Ella (interviewed by Reading Buddy Jocelyn)
Ella, Jocelyn and Amelia
What’s your favorite animal?
A dog
What’s your favorite vacation?
Las Vegas
What’s your favorite number?
5
What do you think happens in the staff lounge?
There are boxes, popcorn, water, a big table, and the teachers teach there sometimes
What is your favorite thing about kindergarten or about Village School?
Arts and crafts
Sparkly Diamond Amelia (interviewed by Reading Buddy Jocelyn)
What is your favorite animal?
A tiger
What’s your favorite food?
Corn
What is your favorite color?
White
What do you think is Becky’s favorite part of her job?
Giving people tardies and helping people
What is your favorite thing about kindergarten or about Village School?
Playing, and also working with my friends
Radical Rainbow Carly (interviewed by Reading Buddy Laura)
Clara, Laura and Carly
What are your favorite animals?
Cats, and also dogs
What is your favorite thing about kindergarten or about Village School?
The playground!
What do you like to do after school?
Play at home
What do you think happens in the staff lounge?
They eat a lot
Sparkly Diamond Clara (interviewed by Reading Buddy Laura)
What is your favorite color?
Purple
What is something you like to do?
I like to play, at school and at home
What do you think is Becky’s favorite part of her job?
I think Becky’s favorite part of her job is office work
Radical Rainbow Avery (interviewed by Reading Buddy Bailey)
Avery and Bailey
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Disneyland
What are your favorite animals?
Unicorns and turtles
What do you think is Becky’s favorite part of her job?
Helping people when they are hurt
Sparkly Diamond Liv (interviewed by Reading Buddy Bailey)
What is your favorite story?
The Silly Chicken
What is your favorite place to go?
Disneyland
What is your favorite thing about kindergarten or about Village School?
Playing on the monkey bars with friends
Radical Rainbow Gwyneth (interviewed by Reading Buddy Maria)
What are your favorite animals?
Rabbits and butterflies
Where was your favorite vacation?
Lake Tahoe
What is your favorite book?
Alice in Wonderland
What is your favorite thing about kindergarten or about Village School?
Playing with friends on the playground and Miss Gretchen
Sparkly Diamond Tea (interviewed by Reading Buddy Maria)
What is your favorite food?
All of them!
What is your favorite animal?
A Pug
What is something you like to do after school?
Go to the playground
What do you think is Becky’s favorite part of her job?
Taking care of people