Jambo! So I finally have started teaching…and I am in love
with my kids and teaching in general…although not enough to make me have a
career change. I assist in teaching pre
class which is like kindergarten in the States.
I teach at Jue Pre and Primary school all by myself (meaning no other
volunteers with me), it is a middle English school and private. Which is Tanzania means it is one of the
best schools you can go to, but is still way below any standard school I have
seen in the States. I have on average 27
kids in my class and they are ADORABLE!
Monday was my first day and I was a little overwhelmed, the entire
school including teachers acted like they have never seen a white person
(muzungu) before. So at break I went to
play with the kids and not joking I was mobbed by at least 30 kids all trying
to touch me and feel my hair. Lol So to put it in short I am the coolest kid in
school, kids will come into class just to say hi to me and teachers too. They are constantly petting my hair and
touching my skin, I am like a science project, but I don’t mind because I
understand I look totally different. Everyone is really nice though and I know I will help with the productivity level, because they really dont get much done in a day. Whenever I am at my desk grading there is one boy named Siad, who will copy my every move all day. lol So anyways all else is good. Me and some girls went on a mini safari on Sunday and saw giraffes and zebras, etc. Tanzania is beautiful and so green! I think that is all for now, more teaching stories to come. Sorry I dont think I will put up my pics becuase it takes forever to download!
