Tuesday was the complete opposite of Monday! I came to school apprehensive because of the day before, but for various reasons the students were amazing!
One thing that helped in general is there were a few students missing because the vacations start tomorrow. Another thing is now that I found the teacher manuals I spend the whole morning scavenging the room for props and ideas to keep the kids engaged.
The biggest thing that helped the preschool class was the little trouble maker wasn't here today. Well he was earlier and even looking at him made me nervous for class (hahaha) but right before class started he had an accident and pooped his pants and smeared it all over the wall. He's grounded and his mom came to pick him up. Darn. Without him running around and hitting the kids they actually paid attention. That was a mini miracle of the day.
Another mini miracle was that the power went out minutes after I finished my last class! It wouldn't be too big of a deal except with the little ones I use the songs on the computer to learn everything!
Today I started teaching preschool a little Christmas song that helps them learn their numbers, they loved it! It's so fun to see the kids wanting to learn and actually learning. In those moments I have to stop and thank God because I literally don't know what I'm doing but the kids are learning despite me!
The first graders are learning about vacations in their book, which is perfect since the rest of the week is vacation time! I asked the kids what their plans were and they were dying to share. A lot of them are going to the continent, which is super expensive. The professors told me that a lot the families here are on the wealthier side and save up their money for trips.
I've never seen students who love their teachers so much. As hard as the teachers are on them they also love them and it's reciprocated.
Today Sarita turned 10 and because the students don't eat lunch at school the parents always through a party for the class during the last period. Sarita ran to get Giuliana and I to come celebrate. She served us our cake and beamed as she took pictures with us. No matter where you go in town when you run into students they go crazy! They scream "teacher!!" Or "profe!!" And if they can, they tackle you in a bear hug.
Tuesday night Giuliana and I got ice cream with Valentina for getting a good perfect score on her English test. And the view of the ocean from the restaurant was breath taking! The sun was just setting and it was magical.
As Giuliana and I said goodbye and started grocery shopping for the up coming vacation we were showered with generosity. One of the fruit stalks is run by Ariana's mom so she gave a discount and oranges for the vacation. Another vender threw in extra avocados after we talked with her for a while and learned her name was Celeste.
The whole day I felt like I was being showered with blessings!
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