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August Newsletter 2009: Amazon Teaching Project
When I write these monthly updates, I always need to check the calendar to find out who was here during the last month. So much happens at the project it becomes a blur and remembering who was here helps me remember what has happened. It also shows how much volunteers shape the project and the experiences we all have.
July Newsletter 2009: Amazon Teaching Project
Another month has passed and it is time to let you know what we’ve been up to at the Arajuno Road Project. July has been our busiest month ever, with 10 volunteers with us during one week (exceeding our normal capacity of 9) and the other weeks being fairly full too.
June Newsletter 2009: Amazon Teaching Project
Hello,
I don’t think I will have enough space to fit in everything that has happened this month. So much happens at the project that I have to take a step back every so often to appreciate all that the volunteers have done and the progress we have made.
Spanish Vocabulary - Class Instructions
Here is a short list of useful classroom instructions. that we use at the schools on the Amazon Teaching Project on a regular basis.
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Finally... we have buses running past the volunteer house, saves us the walk up the hill, no morning 1 but 1 to bring us back from school
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We have had a week of glorious sunshine, making it truly feel like summer (yep even on the equator).
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Kites are in fashion in the jungle at the moment. Surely we'll be able to have a better attempt than the last time we tried to made kites.
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Summer school is into its 2nd week, and everyone is getting very creative. Lots of activities, games and crafts.