The whole of this second week has passed in a blink of an eye. Perhaps it's because once you form a routine, days pass so quickly. This week I have enjoyed planning lessons, worksheets and classroom materials. I made animals using pipe cleaners with the help of my more creative housemates (thank you Louise and Becky!) to help with teaching animals to my seven and eight year olds. There was a lot of animal drawing on the white board this week, as well as deciphering the animals! I also taught months of the year to seven and eight year olds this week and they made a beautiful coloured in letters collage, which now brightens up the walls.
On Thursday, we had a sudden drop in temperature and it was very cold! It was only 17 degrees centigrade all morning and we were wrapping up in layers! Many children were absent from school due to the cold. As a treat for coming to school they got to watch Madagascar 3 which they loved! Seeing some children poorly dressed for cold day made me realise how little money some of the families had. Many parents of the children are rice farmers and at the moment, the Thai government owes money to rice farmers due to debt. I wished I had warmer clothes to offer them but they were all back home in London.
This week in my spare time, I have enjoyed running in the local park. There is a running track and a cycling track and even exercise equipment. It is so pleasant and always busy with people keeping fit in evenings. I've really enjoyed running whilst watching the sun set.
sounds great! you're making me want to go and teach somewhere!
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