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The kids were so so excited. When we drove up, there were about 10 boys waiting at the door. They came and rushed all around the car before we even got out. In total, there were probably just under 30 people there. Mostly kids, but some older siblings, and some younger siblings. Still gotta take care of the babies!
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We learned how to say "My name is ____" as well as "I am ___ years old". They have difficulty with 'name' and 'years'. But they won't stop trying! They also knew the parts of the body song in Spanish and so we learned it in English. So they know those 8 parts really well... it's the other parts of the body that are more difficult to remember. I think I need to spend time making up tunes and putting words to them.
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Another thing that makes teaching a bit difficult, is that half of them don't know how to read or write in Spanish, let alone English. So the only way they can practice the words is if they have an older sibling or friend willing to help. They also just have to listen. Imagine learning a language based solely upon what you hear.
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Anyways, it was just as exciting for them as it was for me. Tomorrow I will be there the whole day. In the morning I will be teaching the high schoolers and the adults. The women want to learn numbers and I guess I'll find out what the high schoolers already know and then see what more they want to learn.
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I'm still hoping that I'll get my laptop hooked up this week and then I'll post pictures of the kids.
Hasta Luego!
wow una maestra asi quisiera yo
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