While we were on Epi, Steph took me to visit the schools. The first school we visited was next to Steph's house. This is the Kindy school - only kindergarten age students attend this school. There are some similarities to American schools - the children learn their ABC's, how to count, sing and play like in America. However, there are many differences too. Notice how uncluttered the classroom is. There are no toys, puzzles, educational games.....
Stephanie told me a story about a time her neighbor went to the bush and let her kindy age son stay with Stephanie. Steph got a puzzle out and worked it with him. Remarkably, he helped work the puzzle - all 100 pieces - until it was finished. There are not many kindergarten aged kids whose attention span would last through a 100 piece puzzle!
When we visited the school, the children sang some songs for us, complete with hand and body movements. They are absolutely adorable. Later in the week we visited the primary school which is a 35-40 minute walk from the village. I'll post some pictures later from our visit.
2 comments:
Hey Mama Oegie! Your pictures are absolutely wonderful! Hooray for sweet schools.. I loved reading your stories... where are the pictures of steph? have fun in austrailia!
Laura
Wow! Very cool pics. I too, think we are very spoiled here in the US with our laundry facilites, after seeing your poor daughter do her laundry!!!! Your pics are amazing!!! Glad you made it home safely!
jennifer agard
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