John has been doing very well with learning a new Swahili word or phrase each day. Everyone from the hotel cleaners, servers, reception, cab drivers, street hackers and friends appreciate his efforts and take time to talk to him. They really appreciate it when someone tries to speak their language. One of the cleaning ladies, Happy, gives him a lesson each day.
On the other hand, so many of these people speak English and they want to practice so they want us to speak English to them.
This morning we went back to the Msaranga Center, the first one we visited. The teacher there was giving John a lesson in numbers so he has been practicing in case we go back ~ he wants her to know he did his homework.
The iPad was such a hit last time I made sure I downloaded a few games with basic skills for the kids to use.
It felt comfortable walking back into the center ~ knowing the faces now.
They were all happy to see us and welcomed us back.
Dana working with Selma ~
Fatuma and Selma ~
John helping Fatuma ~
Mama Janet ~ always the teacher ~ using the iPad but reinforcing with her own lesson for James ~
James working on shapes ~
Something going on everywhere ~
Haika ~ there are two Haikas ~ big Haika and little Haika who was absent today ~
Mama Janet singing and dancing ~
James sharing the iPad with the others ~ what better way to learn than to teach others ~ Haika wasn't too interested ~
so he tried Selma ~ James should really be a teacher's helper. He is so good with all of the children ~ he knows their routines and schedules ~ helps them walk with the walkers ~ gives them porridge
Selma liked the program ~
The other boys from the kindergarten came to say hello ~ and have their pictures taken ~
It was another rewarding morning ~
We decided to do some laundry and chill out this afternoon and then we went to Milan's for dinner.
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