Monday, August 16
Created by: Christen Bernard

Quote for the day:
Author: Thich Nhat Hanh

Without understanding, love is an impossible thing.
(Christen Bernard)

Quote for the day:
Author: Cree proverb

Only when the last tree has died
And the last river has been poisoned
And the last fish has been caught
Will we realize that we can’t eat money.
(Kathi Berkley)

After the big holiday many of the students were absent. It was a quiet and relaxing day. The eight students present in Millie and I’s class seemed to be more engaged that they had ever been before. We had a scavenger hunt, read books, played musical chairs and pin the tail on the donkey. I told about my home town and where I am from and as a follow up activity we made US dogs. I thought this was a silly idea, but the kids thought it was a hit :)

The older class divided into groups again and one group couldn’t decide what page they were on, so they switched things up and made their lesson into a ball game. These children really seem to like games and are perhaps how they learn the most.

Mary, Kathy and I played ball in the pool after lunch while Marcy napped. After swimming we read children’s books by the pool. I went to the beach for a power nap and to write out a game plan on lessons for the week while Kathy and Mary ambitiously organized the flash card supply.

Finally we all ate dinner together and listened to Sam tell us about customs and culture here in Greece. After this Marcy went to bed after a long day, I looked up more information on the internet to use for lessons while Kathy and Mary sorted flash cards into the night.