Today is Thursday and another week has come to an end. I feel as though the days go quite quickly at school. This is nice in a sense but I also always feel, like any teacher, that there is so much to do and not enough time. I am really enjoying getting to know the girls at school and watching our new and blossoming relationships grow into something special. I am really getting a feel for my students and am learning very quickly the many personalities of my students. They are all so interested in my life and I would love to sit down with them and let them ask me all sorts of questions, but I know there is not enough time in the day. I did create a book about myself including pictures which I have been able to share previously which they enjoyed very much. I really feel that the children are getting accustomed to my presence in the classroom and will continue to look at me as another one of their teachers.
I have continued working on my spring art projects with the girls. They are really turning out nicely and I have some great art lesson plans to try back home now as well. The girls really enjoyed working with the materials used and they were able to get creative as well as use paint and I don't know many young children who do not enjoy that! I am continuing to read with the girls and help them exchange their library books. The school here has a different method of doing reading then in the states. There are no reading groups or separate literacy time. Most of the time is spent oral reading and then a few questions are asked at the end for comprehension. I believe that more of the emphasis is on learning how to write, spell, and recognize words before working solely on learning to read. This process seems to work for the children. Coming from the states I really view this process as unique and I am continuing to learn how it is done and what my role is. As I said before, there is just so much to cover in one day and never enough time for everything everyday.
I am hoping to talk with my teacher tomorrow and come up with some lessons to take over for next week. We will see what happens. I am very happy with how things are going now. I feel that my time is very valued and my ideas are also of interest to the teacher. Next week is a new week and we will just have to see what happens! I continue to have a positive attitude and will always jump in wherever I can. For example this evening I got invited to go to badminton with one of the teachers at school. I have played before and am excited to see the environment here. I am sure I will have great stories to tell. I hope everyone has had a great week and can enjoy the weekend! Slan!
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