First week done!

The first week has gone?! And here comes our first weekend in Léon! I am so excited.

I had my first observation today. My teacher was very nice and he really liked my lesson, especially using snowman rather than hangman. And stickers really works! The kids love it, even for the grade 4. But remember to give it to the whole class if possible. I was planning to give to the winners only and the others were a bit sad so I ended up giving to the whole class. 

Spending time with the little ones, aged 3-5, is fun but it is also tiring. I sang Baby Sharks 🦈, old MacDonald had a farm 👨‍🌾 and twinkle twinkle little star ⭐️ for three times yesterday. Oh, I also acted as crocodile, rabbit, butterfly, sheep and other animals 🐊🐍🐓🐑🦋🐮🐴 . If you have never been to a farm, I can at least give you an "audio tour". I am planning to sing the wheel on the bus next week, so an "audio bus tour" 🚌 can be arranged later on. XD 

BTW, we tried a traditional pastry thing called buñuelos, it was delicious!! 

- Ming Sum






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  1. SophiaOctober 24, 2022 at 9:25 AM

    that's so cute. Please sing a nursery song to me. I really need that.

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