So before I came to China I had decided that it was exactly like Mulan. That all the Chinese ate was rice and drank tea in those little tiny tiny cups and that they got full because eating with chopsticks takes so long. Its the next meal before you finish. I was pretty much right about the tea and rice thing. They drink tea everywhere and when we just say we want water they give us boiling hot water (at least its clean). The rice is a staple food that you eat at ever meal but surprisingly we haven't gotten sick of it yet (knock on wood). Their portion sizes, however, are HUGE!! We get down on America for their portion sizes, little did we know the Chinese do the same if not more. Annie usually will have like three plates full of whatever we're eating that day. Then they spit out all of the bones right next to you on the table so it makes you want to eat even more :(. I think their bodies are just made non-fat bodies. Jadie and I went running last night and as we were running along the busy streets people kept stopping on their scooters or cars and would motion that they would give us a ride. They thought that we were in a huge hurry to get somewhere. So pretty much in the next life I hope I get a Chinese body.
Teaching is over for the week and that is very exciting. I'm actually really liking it but it can be really chaotic. Right now I'm mostly trying to keep them under control, while keeping them entertained, while trying to keep them talking, while abiding by the ILP method of teaching. I've never been that good at multi-tasking. I never have a voice by the end of the day and am always sweating profusely (I know you wanted to know that). Sometimes I just want to scream and other times I'm so happy I'm where I am. I guess thats how it will be for awhile. Now its a free weekend but I have to have all my lesson plans for all next week made by tomorrow. So if any of you have any ideas of Arts and Crafts I could use all the help I can get. Thanks for caring whats going on in my life. I'll write more soon. Loves!
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Im actually taking a Kindergarten creative arts class! lol we did one today where we learned about organic shapes and ripped pieces of paper to make our own bugs haha...kinda strange but a lot of fun and we also did a fun one where you learn about texture and shapes and you cut different shapes out of fabric and have them make a city on paper out of the shapes you have cut, after you have taught them what shapes are haha...and Another one we did was to learn about texture and natures we went outside and picked up whatever different textures we could find and each put them in our own baggie and then glued them on a peice of paper however the kids want to put them on. So ya there are some ideas idk if you will want to use them but they are all for k-3 so ya even if you dont use them sometimes those spark ideas :] im glad your enjoying it! if you have any questions you can email me :]
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like the food is a little bit of an adjustment - but I think we knew that might happen. Raychel has a list of websites that have craft ideas, ask her for it. I hope you are enjoying your adventure so far.
ReplyDeleteps - please don't accept rides from strangers :)
At least you'll be fed well! Sounds like you are adjusting to the routine. Hang in there! Sorry can't help you with the craft thing.
ReplyDeleteI am laughing that people think you're late if you're running. I can just picture it.
ReplyDeleteHang in there Mandy Lou! :) Maybe we can start callin you Mulan! :) I'm so proud of you. Hang in there!
ReplyDelete-Lindsay