Never have such simple words simultaneously filled me with conflicting emotions – trepidation and excitement. I don’t know what’s coming, but it’s going to be cool. I also am “it” when the boys race – so when I hear the approaching sprinters I brace myself (especially on a muddy hill) – wait for impact and then declare the winner. That’s what my walk to and sometimes from school is like with my “estudiantes”. Usually with 4 boys and 2 girls ages 6-12 – running all over, digging up special treats and laughing. I was happy to be able to say “I had a big, hairy ant at breakfast today, but thank you nonetheless for the offer” (not my exact translation). Flowers are given to me with almost every color of the rainbow (always teaching), creepy bugs, and cinnamon leaf to crunch up and chew on – amazingly yummy – especially since I carried my lunch to and from school that day without taking a bite. If the kids don’t eat, I can’t bring myself to.
My typical school day schedule is up 6 and out the “door” (there are no doors) at 6:45. Walk 30 min + to school. Teach different classes from 7:30-3:30ish. This includes a non-food lunch break (although I hear that food will be provided soon for the kids) when I’m usually playing card games with the kids – Sesame Street alphabet cards. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons I have beginning adult classes and Wednesday I have an adult advanced conversation group (or person). We usually read out of National Geographic, F1 or Sports Illustrated. Then it’s to the river for bathing and laundry, and back home for dinner and planning to do it all over again the next day.
Best part of my day is when people ask for class to go longer or when the kids show up for the professors class to learn more.
My typical school day schedule is up 6 and out the “door” (there are no doors) at 6:45. Walk 30 min + to school. Teach different classes from 7:30-3:30ish. This includes a non-food lunch break (although I hear that food will be provided soon for the kids) when I’m usually playing card games with the kids – Sesame Street alphabet cards. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons I have beginning adult classes and Wednesday I have an adult advanced conversation group (or person). We usually read out of National Geographic, F1 or Sports Illustrated. Then it’s to the river for bathing and laundry, and back home for dinner and planning to do it all over again the next day.
Best part of my day is when people ask for class to go longer or when the kids show up for the professors class to learn more.
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