Yesterday

Yesterday was Thursday, and that means Primary School. I think I have it tough at Primary School. Up until this April, I was in charge of my classes: I could teach what I wanted, how I wanted, when I wanted. It was great. Well, as great as teaching little kids could be. But since April, I have been made to work with a lady from an NPO. She comes in most weeks and she says what I teach, how I teach it and when I teach it. Nothing is left up to me. And everything has to be sung. I kid you not. Think you can't sing "hello"? Done to the tune of Mexican Hat Dance, thank you very much. And how does one sing "My name's Grant, what's your name?" How else, than to the tune of Skip To My Lou.

Sheesh.

Anyway, since I don't get to play with the kids during class anymore (if they fall over, the "game is over"; if they speak Japanese, the "game is over") I have taken to playing with them and speaking Japanese to them during lunch break. Here are some pics.

I want my normal classes back!