Today was the best/worst day of the week. It was the best day because I got to spend ALL day with my favorite same group of one and two year olds. It was the worst day because I had to say goodbye to them knowing I might not ever see them again. I became super attached with the kids after three days and this makes me even more excited/nervous about Belize. In Belize we will be with the kids constantly for 15 days straight. If I was sad to say goodbye to these kids after 3 days I cant even imagine five times longer. At Sheltering Arms I bonded with Cynergy the most because she would not leave my side.
We began the morning with diaper changes (which I personally did not have to do) and playing with the toys inside. Once everyones diaper was changed, we started their daily morning routine. We did the ABC's, numbers, danced, etc. When the assistant teacher arrived at 10:30, she brought a water bottle filled with dirt and worms for the kids to see. Of course they were super interested and watched the worms for a while. Once they got bored, we gave them more toys to play with until their lunch arrived at 11. After they finished eating it was time for them to take their nap.
When we arrived after they woke up and we took our lunch break, it was time to go outside. We played with them outside for about an hour. Then we came inside and gave them hard boiled eggs to draw on with crayons. Unfortunately the only one who did not crack his egg was Ari. Instead, the rest were stuck with a circular piece of paper to draw on. After they did arts and crafts and drew on the table, we gave them toys again so they could play inside. We played inside until their parents came to pick them up from about 5-6PM. I learned today that if their parents do not pick them up by 6:30, then the cops are automatically called because it considered neglect. I also learned today that the teachers stay with their group of kids (from infants) until they are in pre school. I am truly going to miss these kids and I think I will definitely volunteer this summer whenever I can.
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