Our breakfast was pancakes, watermelon and strong coffee to get us ready for our first big project. Instead of syrup we had Guatemalan honey. Rick poured some honey onto his pancakes, and out came a bee!
After breakfast, we split into our various work groups. Lynn is a special education teacher and she and Ros went to observe 17 children in their classes and spent the day researching and planning teaching techniques to help the teachers address these students specific needs. Jane spent the afternoon teaching English workshops with three grades and Erika went to help.
The rest of the group spent the day filling holes and cracks in the outside wall of the main building of the school. They started painting the trim so the bulk of the painting can be done tomorrow... In the 34 degree heat!
After some much needed showers, the group had an early dinner so we could meet with Directora Claudia. Claudia told us many stories about new children who have just started at El Hogar. The stories were difficult to hear, but it is the reality that they have experienced. We know that there is hope for them because now they have a home, an education and a family here at El Hogar.
Tonight's craft was enjoyed by 15 boys. They enjoyed making their bugs.
Rick got into the googly eyes too!
We better rest up for another day of work (in the heat!) tomorrow. Hasta Mañana!
Did I see J.P. Arencibia working with you?! I didn't know you took Blue Jays on the trip! Looks like you are all working hard! It's great that you get to go into the classrooms with the kids too. That must be an interesting experience!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it has been an amazing week! Congratulations on all your hard work painting and working with the children!! I look forward to your return and hearing more stories from El Hogar!
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