April 5 update from Cynthia, an intern at El Bichito:
One of the best parts of working here in Peru is that we are always finding or creating new projects, which means that as interns we get to learn something new, get to know new people and challenge ourselves. One such opportunity came up as we offered our services to the local elementary school here in Pulyucana. None of us are certified teachers, but we all love to help and were willing to share what we do know. They were very excited by our offer and last week we became the four newest "profesores" at the elementary school! We take a grade every day and teach both English and Computer classes. The school had 3 computers donated a while back but no one knew how to set them up or really how to use them. We put them together, got them running and have started teaching the basics of how to use them. In English class we are teaching them simple greetings and fun ways to remember numbers or colors. It has been helpful to interact with the teachers and learn a bit more about the school system here. It is also fun to see our own kids from El Bichito in a different setting and we think they like that they are already friends with the newest teachers in their school. Although we only have a week left, we are excited for what we can teach them in that time and for the great connection we have now established at the school! We are excited that the next group of interns will be able to continue with these classes and help these kids even more!
One of the best parts of working here in Peru is that we are always finding or creating new projects, which means that as interns we get to learn something new, get to know new people and challenge ourselves. One such opportunity came up as we offered our services to the local elementary school here in Pulyucana. None of us are certified teachers, but we all love to help and were willing to share what we do know. They were very excited by our offer and last week we became the four newest "profesores" at the elementary school! We take a grade every day and teach both English and Computer classes. The school had 3 computers donated a while back but no one knew how to set them up or really how to use them. We put them together, got them running and have started teaching the basics of how to use them. In English class we are teaching them simple greetings and fun ways to remember numbers or colors. It has been helpful to interact with the teachers and learn a bit more about the school system here. It is also fun to see our own kids from El Bichito in a different setting and we think they like that they are already friends with the newest teachers in their school. Although we only have a week left, we are excited for what we can teach them in that time and for the great connection we have now established at the school! We are excited that the next group of interns will be able to continue with these classes and help these kids even more!
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