Ah, clouds and lightning… I will never look at them the same way again after today, thanks to the cutest little wide-eyed girl in my class. I’ll start by providing you with some background… the first science unit I am teaching this year is on plants. The first lesson of that unit requires students to...
The past few weeks have provided us with a roller coaster of ups and downs. Here are a few highlights of what we’ve learned… – It is impossible to get all your groceries from just one shop… or two… or three… it is possible, however, to purchase any and every part of a chicken from...
We have completed day 4 with our students, and are on the verge of starting to feel like we might be getting the hang of things… most likely… I think. Transitions are complicated, and they leave you feeling out of control and somewhat lost, no matter how great things may be. I honestly can’t say...
This past week has kept us busy with school related events and preparations for the start of the year. It’s a whirlwind of newness, as we adjust to a new city, a new school, new curriculum, new teaching positions, new language, new weather patterns, new smells, new sounds, new stores, new people, new foods… and...
Today officially marks our first week in Shanghai. Here are a few things we’ve learned about our new home so far… – it’s pronounced “Shong-hai” – the backs of our knees can sweat more than we ever thought humanly possible – while Shanghai is one of the most “western” and cosmopolitan cities in China, most...
