Tania and I went to the supermarket to get some breakfast, fresh pineapple, mangos, and passion fruit which we then mixed in yogourt and corn flakes. It was delicious. On our way many people stared, they looked angry at first but once we said hi they answered back with a smile. Some hissed, and hackled at us, I was told this is there way of getting our attention. Personally, a simple hi would have been enough. Everyone is very kind and want to say hi. Not at all what I expected.
The driver arrived at 11:15 a.m to pick us up, his name was Kenneth. He drove us to the orphanage school where I met with Anny the coordinator, and the two teachers Lilliane, and Rona.
I showed them my version of kindergarten literacy and they loved the material and jumped on the ADORE reading program song. Once I set up the alphabet and Tania and I made a calendar and wrote up the songs, it was time to begin. The children arrived one by one in the rain. Tania was right, very hard to distinguish who was who. I'm so used to going by the colour of hair and eyes, but when they all have shaved heads, brown hair and eyes, what do you go on? Clothing for today, tomorrow will be another day.
They all greeted me with big smiles and instantly called me Teacha Sandra. There were 31 children in all more girls then boys age range 5-10. I sat down to watch, big mistake, three girls came at me with combs and wanted to brush my hair. I thought it was cute at first but then the thought of lice came to my mind and I stopped them instantly. I think I'll wear my hair pulled back tomorrow.
There wasn't much of a program set into place so I offered my suggestions of circle time and they took to it right away. Snack was given to them early on, juice and a doughnut for many of them had not eaten since yesterday.
Many speak English but their mother tongue is Luganda. Recess time was fun, I took out my new phone which was given to me as a gift from my sister and Kelvin, thank you, I played some songs for them and they danced for me. The little ones were so cute, they tried to teach me their Calypso dancing but it will definitely take a few more days before I get the rhythm.
Before I knew it, it was time to leave. The ladies of the in need home serve us tea and doughnuts at the end of the day. I' starving and can't wait to see what our cook Hadija made for us.
What a great first day can't wait for tomorrow!
Will write again soon.....
Sandra
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Hey Sandra - I just caught up and read your blog...I am crying...don't ask why, just am. Still can't beleive what you are doing, but it is fantastic and you are so brave. I think of you & and the only thing I can compare to is movies I have seen. I am so proud of you. You'll have to tell me what the ADORE program is when you return.
It was GREAT to hear from you yesterday - hope I helped. You sounded so energized and your blog is incredible.
I didn't realized you flew 1st class - that's great - I am sure Howard will want to hear more details!
Can't wait to read about what you had for dinner - was it fried bananas?? I am sure the fruit there is fantastic.
Looking forward to reading more about your adventure. Glad you are safe & enjoying.
Read & write soon!
Love Heather & the boys
Ok Sandra - Howard here - I need u to go back to Day One for me (yes, I am slow) - what airline did you fly? British Airways? Did you spend hours in the Terminal Four lounge? A massage at the Molton Brown spa??? Tell all....
Stay safe
Howard
hey sweety,
It sounds like you had a wonderful first day of teaching!
There will be many more wonderful days for you.
Im so happy to hear you are safe.
Ill check up on you tomorrow..
love u,
maria
Hi San, Here I have to agree with Heather, u are so brave for going on this trip and this is not something I could have ever pictures u doing. I can see Mitchel L doing something like this. I am so proud of u. This is a side of u I did not know and love. I think it's wonderfull what u are doing. Enjoy and take lots of pictures. Miss u lots. xxx jo
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