Photographer for a Day

The students in our jungle kingdom are having fun; they’ve created a castle; hung pictures of jungle animals; learned how to measure in cm, L, and g; quoted scripture from memory; and given short talks. Plus, they've especially enjoyed creating an inside look at the human body within an outline of their own body.

In our Jungle Kingdom consequences are bestowed upon the princesses and knights according to their choices. If wise respectful choices are made, each member of the court is entitled to a “classroom coupon” at the end of the week.

Said coupons are:

-sit in the teacher’s chair for the whole day

-use a pen all day (as opposed to a pencil)

-wear a hat in class

-bring an item from home and keep it on your desk

-move your desk to wherever you want

-sit by a friend

-take a special note home to your family

-receive a pass on one daily homework assignment

-eat lunch with the teacher

-be the photographer for the day

The royal court is too good; I haven’t gotten to use my own chair for two weeks now, and after 4 photographers there are over 600 photos on my camera. Plus, I just made pizza for 4 students who want to eat lunch with me tomorrow.

It turns out “the photographer for a day” is a win win win for all of us. The students enjoy taking photos, I enjoy seeing what interests them, and you get pictures to peek inside our kingdom!

Oswald forecasting the weather. Photographer: Gabriella

Daniel and Judy (sitting in my chair) discussing Ramona Quimby, Age 8. Photographer: Jadia

"How many milimetres are in a centimetre?" Photographer: Gabriella

Nicholas giving a short talk. Photographer: Jeremiah

Emil greeting Gabriella. Photographer: Daniel

 

All this fun is possible because each of you is partnering in giving, praying, and caring for me. 

THANK YOU! 

Our class is glad you sent me too. I found out I get to teach them grade 4 next year. Both the kids and I are so excited! I also learned that as it's planned right now, it's likely that only 9 of the 19 teachers we need at our primary campus will be in Ukarumpa for the 2014-2015 school year. Thus, I am already thinking about returning or staying for that school year so there are at least 10 teachers. That's up to God and His provision though. Please pray with me for His leading and wisdom regarding that extension.

Funny notes: While we were learning about the kidneys and bladder, nearly all the students suddenly needed to use the toilet. Then, when we were learning about measuring capacity one of our students wrote about liquids in leaders and milileaders :) I love invented spelling.