Monday, September 26, 2011
Dear Praying Friends,
What a privilege to teach children! This week, I prepared, planned, and taught lessons along with my other new-English-teacher counterparts. It was a challenge to put together exciting lessons that would satisfy the needs of the different English levels in the same classroom. Some children spoke very good English while others spoke none. Also, we attempted to incorporate character into the lessons, which made the lessons challenging to put together. However, God blessed and every teacher did an AMAZING job!
During break times, four children learned to play violin. J In just the short week they were here, one of the girls could play “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.” I enjoyed teaching them.
It is so neat to see the change in the children throughout the week. CEI really has developed a whole new culture. The kids come in vying for attention with many struggles, some much bigger than 4th grade. Some of them don’t smile. Some are bullies. Some are afraid. Some are homesick. And then, as they listen to the character classes, and begin to apply the concepts, they become more cheerful, helpful children. By the time they leave, they are pleading to stay longer, full of love and hope as they go home.
Saturday afternoon, a couple of the kids from last week’s camp came to visit. They called from the courtyard: “Lao Su, Lao Su” (Teacher, Teacher). We took them to the park and played for a short time. They just soak up our love.
This weekend, Tina, (our director) and Corrie came to visit. We filled the weekend with shopping, fellowship, and laughter. It was so good to connect and to share struggles, prayer requests, and praises.
~Teacher Bob
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