What, me? Teacher??

I taught my first day in Tanzania, Africa! Wow! These kids are cute. I know I wish I learned more Kiswahili but I’m glad I know a little and can make a fool of myself a lot. I just have to set my pride aside. Marty and I have a lot to learn but tonight we did some good prepping. Granted it took 2-3 hours, but we will get faster. I’m glad the kids like the songs. They got really into “The Ants Go Marching.” Lots of hand motions and dancing got them giggly and I love it. Alpha and Asifiwe and Mary contribute a lot. It’s interesting yesterday how worried I was to be in charge of teenagers. They are so vulnerable and shy because o f the language. Most of our curriculum is writing on the board and recitation to improve they’re pronunciation. It’s difficult to do group or partner activities because of the language, but we’re learning. We do try to do examples and animated demonstrations!