August 15

This is Chris
Today, I worked with the 4th and 5th graders. They were a lot of fun, but I needed a lot of patience, and communication was difficult. Even though they do not go to the best school, they are all very intelligent and many have the urge to learn. Being in Africa has given me a new appreciation for everything I have at home.

This is Erik
Today was the first day introducing the older students to the laptops. We started them on a program that teaches you how to type. They seemed to be getting the hang of it and were excited to continue learning. Tomorrow we are hoping to teach them how to use rosseta stone which will help then learn english. We are still making adjustments to the movie room so that when we leave they can use it again. I really hope that even after this trip this technology is still used in the school.

Hi, its justin. Today our day had more structure to it. My team the 6-7s went great! We made a plan before the class started so we could start teaching right away. In almost all of my free time I was playing futball which is soccer. It was so great to see how enthusiastic they were with their soccer ball which was a plastic bag and string. When we finally pumped up a soccer ball, every kid chased me to their soccer field. today was a lot of fun and I am looking forward tomorrow.
Hi everyone its Lori! Words can't begin to explain how incredible this trip is! From arrival day to my very busy day with K-1 I have been amazed by the Sinai children as well as the Woodland Hill children. The children are eager to learn and play as well as teach! We are learning just as much as them and I look forward to the days to come!
Hi everyone - I have never seena group of 27 work harder and happier and feel honored just to witness the goings on every minute. The older students LOVED the art project - we are making a mosaic frame over the course of 3 days and when they saw I had five by seven glossy close ups of each of them - hundreds! They could not believe their eyes, and every child I asked said this would be a gift for their mother on Friday.
Word of the Friday spelling bee at 2 and concert at 3 is spreading through the town and we expect a huge crowd. The food has been great. We have to drink tons of water so we stay hydrated and sometimes get so tired have tohide for a cat nap, but then so much to see and do its impossible not to rejoin the fray! Plans are being made for visiting a Masai tribe village Sunday and Tuesday - Grace Katherine Lindsey Delia and Bella began work with 5 chosen girls from Sinai school. Within an hour of practice, the translator Jason (who visited New York in 2O1O and wil be back in November at Woodland Hill with 2 teachers!) Said the singing gave him goosebumps. It is For Good from Wicked and they will weave in Swahili and harmonies at concert
Our guitar got here and Jeffrey and Nic did amazing job to an adoring crowd. Tomorrow after the school day the kids will be going home with Sinai students and guide to help with chores and seehow they live.
Phew
Can't stay up one more minute - you can send an email to me and I will pass it on to your child, spouse or friend.
Karen