Well I've tried my best to keep it away, but the birthday cold has arrived. Not cool. I don't know what it is but I always get sick around my birthday. It doesn't help that the Batumi weather has been going a little wacky. It seems like the city can't make up it's mind what to do. "I'll make it rain for a little bit... Then let's turn it to snow... Now I want it to be sunny! .... Wait, I want some more rain.... Add in the wind... And one more curve ball, HAIL!" Now it's raining again. One of my co-teachers said that Batumi's weather is the worse in March. Score. I blame myself. I wanted to make things a little more interesting. That's what I get! I'll just roll with the punches. :)
On the bright side, I am getting busier. I'm working on some lesson plan ideas. If anyone has some good ideas for teaching English in levels 1-6, let me know! I tried playing hangman with the 6th grade class today. After 2 words we had to stop. It was a little chaotic. I'm was really happy because it got some kids involved that I have not seen talk yet! Participation for all students is what I'm going for. I'm sick of hearing from the same 7 kids every class. Let's mix it up a little!
I'm participating in this training program with my co-teachers: English Language Through Civics Education (ELCE) with Charles Kinney, Chuck. I went to my first session this past Saturday. There have already been 2 other session that I didn't go to because I didn't know about them. It was really interesting. We talk about lesson ideas, share problems and brainstorm ways to fix them, and so many other things. It's really for the Georgian English Teachers and I'm happy that I get to participate because I want to help my teachers in the classroom as much as I can. We're already planning our lessons for when Chuck comes again to observe on March 16th. It's not until next week, but it seems to be all that my co-teachers can think about! I hope they can relax and know that it's going to be fantastic! :)
Lastly, I heard through the grapevine that a TLG volunteer in Batumi, James, with the help of Chuck, is organizing a small production of Romeo and Juliet. I volunteered up my services! We have our first meeting in about 1 hour! Potential plan is that it will be performed in June. It's going to be so fun. So excited!
Until next time. Adventure is out there!@
On the bright side, I am getting busier. I'm working on some lesson plan ideas. If anyone has some good ideas for teaching English in levels 1-6, let me know! I tried playing hangman with the 6th grade class today. After 2 words we had to stop. It was a little chaotic. I'm was really happy because it got some kids involved that I have not seen talk yet! Participation for all students is what I'm going for. I'm sick of hearing from the same 7 kids every class. Let's mix it up a little!
I'm participating in this training program with my co-teachers: English Language Through Civics Education (ELCE) with Charles Kinney, Chuck. I went to my first session this past Saturday. There have already been 2 other session that I didn't go to because I didn't know about them. It was really interesting. We talk about lesson ideas, share problems and brainstorm ways to fix them, and so many other things. It's really for the Georgian English Teachers and I'm happy that I get to participate because I want to help my teachers in the classroom as much as I can. We're already planning our lessons for when Chuck comes again to observe on March 16th. It's not until next week, but it seems to be all that my co-teachers can think about! I hope they can relax and know that it's going to be fantastic! :)
Lastly, I heard through the grapevine that a TLG volunteer in Batumi, James, with the help of Chuck, is organizing a small production of Romeo and Juliet. I volunteered up my services! We have our first meeting in about 1 hour! Potential plan is that it will be performed in June. It's going to be so fun. So excited!
Until next time. Adventure is out there!@
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