So today was a successful day in the classroom. The day before we were teaching the kids how to tell time. We had visual aids, hands on activities, colored chalk, etc. trying to get them to connect the idea of time to their daily lives. One activity we did was having the kids pass a old peanut jar filled with bottle caps to each other in a straight line. They stood facing each others' back and had to pass the jar over their heads and under their legs until it reached the last person. We were trying to teach them about seconds. They had one practice round and then were timed. We showed them the stopwatch at the end. It was a lot of fun.
Today in class, we reviewed the concept of time. All but one or two remembered how to tell time. I feel like we're finally making some progress. Their multiplication tables are coming and we're moving onto division, so we have a lot of work to do. I am most concerned right now about their reading skills. I think most of the kids are memorizing, which means they cannot really read. I am trying to figure out how to teach them how to read when we keep moving forward with lessons. Wow.. this is challenging..I am trying to meet them where they're at, but reading is so foundational..deep breaths today.
Matt is coming early. He will be here on Saturday, and will stay until June 22nd. His work schedule changed, so he was able to move his flight without any problems or major fees. It will be good to see him and share this experience because culture shock is real. I could use a little home right now.
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