Beginning of Session 3 at Abriendo Mentes

It was our first week back teaching English in the Brasilito Park to muchas ninos (K-6th grade) and teaching 2 Kindergarten classes in the local elementary school (all in partnership with AM & Cepia)

Below is a picture of Brasilito park where we teach English.  We have just started a Sports program that John leads on Mondays as well. It's a great space for a community classroom and place for kids and families to hang out in a positive atmosphere.

This Wednesday was my first time leading the Brasilito Kinder class in the actual school. They were learning the letter 'F' and we did an activity 'F' is for Frog. I think the word 'ribbit' crosses both languages :)

I think I'm the only one that felt like my frog had to be green!

There was a C.R. holiday on Thursday, so the schools closed down and thus we never know how many kids will show up to our program. 'Thrilling Thursdays' in Brasilito is supposed to be an extra curricular day where we do different crafts/games/field trips/etc. This Thursday we made animal masks because Animals was the topic for the week, which is tied to what they are learning in their regular school.

No, this isn't one of our kids. Didier is one of our adult students that was convinced to put on one of the kids' masks. Pretty much all the kids made a 'cat' mask, but I didn't get any pictures :(

On Friday's in Potrero they call it 'Fun Fridays'. The town has let Abriendo Mentes use some space behind their salon to start a garden. So, the kids planted a lot of seeds and finally got to put up the signs they made a few weeks ago. The space has gone from a place covered in trash to a great learning space for kids.

Stay tuned in for more that is happening in Costa Rica....