Category: the classroom
Updated on May 31, 2011
Coming up for air
My grading is done for all three of my classes Monday (and it’s only Friday!). The house is perfectly clean (thanks to recent added help). I’m caught up on laundry. Plans for winter break are mostly complete. All… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
I can be your hero…baby
Today was one of those culturally amusing days. The entertainment began with our practice for the opening ceremonies of the sports meet. Most of the team is marching in with the other foreign language department teachers (mostly Chinese… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
Lions, tigers, and bears…oh my!
Life has been busy lately…really busy. There have been birthday parties, last minute performances, examinations, and daily necessities like tackling the stack of dishes in the kitchen. I just put a bunch of pictures from recent activities on… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
Playing in the park
One of my freshmen classes invited me to join their class party at Nanhu park yesterday. I’m always up for getting to know my students better outside of class (and photo opportunities), so I happily obliged. The outing… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
Having a rest
Right now it’s May holiday, one of the three busiest travel times in China. China has two nationwide week long holidays–one in October (National day) and one in May (in honor of the workers). During these times the… Read More
Updated on May 31, 2011
This is China…
A few of the things that have recently caused me to smile, shake my head, and think “only in China…” We were informed this week that we needed to give our FAO our May holiday plans by this… Read More
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