Reasons to Teach

Today was one of those days that reminded me why I want to teach. Spending time with the mas chiquitos (the littlest ones). On Friday I made a lesson plan using one of the big books from the CommonHope Library titled 'La Tormenta' or the storm. With the Parvulos, translated to...i donno, 4 year olds (kids can start school at age 3), I had them make a storm using clapping sounds, gradually increasing the number of fingers we were using to clap. They had a lot of fun with that. Afterwards, I wanted them to brainstorm about what kinds of thing happen during a storm. (lightening, rain, hail, wind). One little boy was very very excited to answer. He raised his hand and was practically jumping out of his seat. I called on his neighbor first who said 'gotas' (drops, like of rain) and then on the excited one. He stood up, and in a very loud voice said "A veces!, mi papa besa a mi mama.. en la boca!!!" (sometimes, my dad kisses my mom on the mouth!). very random, very cute :) I said, ok, thank you for sharing, and then tried to get the kids back on track. It was one of those cute, innocent, moments when the little kids say whatever comes to their mind :).

After school I found out that we have a new housemate. Moki, a Japanese girl (who lives in Arizona). Now there are four students living at the house i'm at, soon to be five once Melanie arrives. Hopefully all goes smoothly.

to see more photos, here's a link to my facebook album http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2049649&id=1277220213&l=92edd73e62