Taichung County is very different then teaching in Taipei city. I'm enjoying teaching here very much! There’s just something about being in the middle of the mountains in Taiwan! Teaching here has really challenged my teaching ability! In a good way!
The children I taught in Taipei had a much high level of English ability then those of the children here. I'm learning to simplify the simplest things to teach them.
The children here are so precious. They try very hard to teach all of us Chinese and they are very patience and forgiving. It’s actually helped me work on what little Chinese I already know! My new phrase is “Wait one minute.” it’s been wonderful! Especially when the students are all yelling “Teacher, teacher!” and you’re the only teacher insight. It’s been great to be able to play with the children here. (In Taipei it was in the middle of the city and there wasn’t much room to chase and play with the kids. Although we did play basketball with them after lunch almost everyday. ) I love watching them play with each other , they get a little confused when you decide to join in and you know what they are doing and how to play.
Katrina and I are teaching a class of 14 students at a level B class. Which I’m sure to you makes no sense whatsoever! Our class’s English level is very, very basic. Last week I had the great opportunity to teach them “Hello teacher” when I said “Hello students”. They have it down pat now! Most of the children know there basic colors like red, blue, green, yellow, purple, and pink. Some of them knew what black, white were, but they had a bit of a ruff time getting the color brown. I sent them on a scavenger hunt to find colors. They seemed to like it really well. I enjoy reaching them along with Katrina.
It’s a wonderful blessing to have the same children as we had last week. Please continue to pray for Katrina and I (and our T.A. Tim) as we teach this week, along with the other teachers here. I think that our fatigue from the other camps is starting to catch up with us all. Please pray that God would continue to give us energy as we serve Him here, and that the Lord would keep all of us in good health.
The other night Joel had a granola bar that he had brought from America. He was ever so gracious and sharing! I’ve never missed a granola bar before! Oh the small pleasures of life we tend to over look! So here is the challenge for the day! Find something small that you are blessed and thankful for! I’m discovering small blessings are what makes a day full of joy! The Lord works hard to see us smile so don’t forget to thank Him when you do!
Mai Lewis ~ Luke 1:37 "...for with God nothing is impossible."
