Career Day at Sonlight

        Last Friday,  Sonlight's Seventh Grade class had a "career day". Each student spent the first hour of the day working at their new job, whether it was teaching or assisting in a classroom, cooking in the school or mission kitchens, working maintenance, or helping in the office. 

        We had three amazing girls with us in Preschool, two as teachers and one as an assistant. They were so eager to serve and love on the kids, and it amazed me how quickly they picked up on the flow of our classroom. 

        Verlande jumped in right away with the kids and was a great assistant. Her sweet and gentle spirit was perfect for working with Preschool. She was quick to help wherever she saw a need, and encouraged the students to work hard (and at times helped remind them to sit quietly :) ). 

Miss Verlande playing with Alexandra. 

                                       

        After play time was over, Riley led the kids through the first part of the day, starting with prayer. After that, she did roll call, and helped them say (and sing!) the days of the week and months of the year. She did a great job, especially in her communication - speaking clearly and slowly for the kids (which is important in Preschool, as the students' English comprehension is still very limited).

Saying our morning prayer with Miss Riley.

Saying the months of the year. 

 

 After Riley finished, Rose Asline took over to teach the alphabet and our letter of the day. She then helped them go through their worksheet, explaining and working through it with them, and making sure she gave the directions in a way the kids could understand.

Singing the ABC's with Miss Rose Asline.

       Once we had finished our letter writing, Miss Riley came back to teach our number review page. I loved how the entire morning, the girls all worked together, jumping in to help wherever it was need and taking turns with teaching and assisting. They made a great team, and you could tell how much they loved working with the kids.

       It was so encouraging to watch these students, who are the future of Sonlight - and Haiti - display such leadership and maturity at their age, and I'm excited to watch them as they continue grow and be a light in not only their school, but also in their community. 

Miss Rose Asline with Evelyn and Alisha

Miss Riley with Gabrina