Tim and i started teaching in the school on Monday. i am helping Tim teach English and music, and am teaching math myself to what would be freshman age kids in the states. i have found the first two days of math class to be quite fun. i think the children have understood what I've taught them so far even if it is very basic math. it is funny how the class is exactly how i would picture teaching in the states. some of the kids, those sitting in the front rows, are very motivated and take the class serious and some in the back joke around all period. i also had a kid fall asleep in my class for the first time, so maybe i am not as good a teacher as i had envisioned. also one of my classes is very attentive and respectful and the other is quite the opposite. all in all i have found teaching to be very rewarding and challenging even if it has only been one week. i am also learning how difficult it can be and have a new found respect for all the teachers out there, mom and my sister Katie in particular.
the food situation has taken a turn for the worse. Tim and i are already growing tired of the local cuisine. the food is not very nutritious and also lacks the flavorful tastes we are accustomed to. we are making it a point to try everything, even if that includes red ants or minoes, yes you read that correct. both of these tasted as you would imagine quite nasty.
-mr. chris
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Best of luck with the food thing. Hope you brought some medicine for the inevitable intestinal distress that insects can inflict. (Is Tim teaching any alliteration? that was unintentional, BTW)
I taught a class of 5 year olds for ONE HOUR and realized just how amazing your mom and Katie are :)
We pray for you guys every night. Well, actually, just Uncle Chris, to be honest. We'll add you tonight, Tim.
I am glad that you are enjoying teaching! It definitely has its ups and downs, but I am sure you are doing great. As long as you show the kids love and respect, they will love and respect you in return. God's blessings to you!
~Shea
teaching! that is so awesome. enjoy it! be the awesome leaders you were both called to be, and don't be afraid to show your personal side. I mean this by tim playing the guitar and chris bringing your athletic talent to help teach. maybe you could teach english through soccer! or music! that would be awesome.it will help get across concepts you never thought you could get across. play to your strengths! i am praying for you both!
Red ants and minoes!! Doesn't sound too good, but you both need to eat, neither of you can really afford to lose weight!!! I'm sure the teaching is challenging, but share yourself and you can't go wrong! Keep your head up and stay positive, God has lead you to Africa for a reason!!! We love you., Mom and Dad
I love reading this. we prayed for both of you at Adoration tonight. thursday nights aren't the same without tim's guitar and chris walking in thirty minutes late. you guys are so awesome. keep doing what you're doing and living for Him!
Lets tone it down a little Mr. Hornof. Rule #16 no cheap shots when I'm in another country.
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