Practicing their ABCs. A Chinese
father and his daughter practice the English alphabet, using
Greg and Jodi Latza's South Dakota: An
Alphabetical Scrapbook. We brought five copies
to China, and they have been well used
and well received. (photo by Lyle)
J, K, L and M. Alyssa helps teach
the letter M to her group. We used "mama" to illustrate M, but Zhou, our
interpreter
and friend, explained the signficance
of the picture in the book of Mt. Rushmore. Zhou said that the
director of this kindergarten is considered
one of the best in China. (photo by Aaron)
A Trio of Teachers. Zhou, Alyssa
and Gwen teach English words. This Saturday session was optional for
children and their parents. We were asked
to come back for a session in May, a field trip and a spring program
(prepared to perform something). Kindergarten
children attend from 7:30 to 5:30 five days a week. (photo by Aaron)
Tattoo Man. Aaron applies
a tattoo on the hand of a Chinese boy. The tattoos said South Dakota
and had an image of a buffalo. The children
said "wo yao, wo yao" or "I want, I want."
A big hit , we got them from the South
Dakota Department of Tourism. (photo by Lyle)
Tattoo Lady. Alyssa applied tattoos
to both children and teachers. Gwen ran a third
application station. Lyle took pictures
and was in charge of the blue water container.