Their New Classrooms

Everything about school in America is brand new for the kids.  In Colombia, the kids had desks to sit in at school, but it was first come first serve.  No one had their own.  If you didn't get one, you just sat in the back of the room.  School consisted of a lot of copy work from the teacher and the blackboard.  They were never called on to answer questions, take tests, or have a need for critical thinking skills.  They only went to school until lunch everyday  We really like all of the kids' teachers and really glad we made the decision to enroll the kids in this school.  The kids were so excited about their desks that have their own name on it and a place for all of their supplies.  This school bases a lot of their teaching with music and positive instruction.  They have very high expectations and want to instill a love of learning at the same time.  So, a lot of the skills the kids are taught, especially math, are set to music.  The teachers are all very up beat, and everyone is excited for another school year.