I was in the Gr.2 wing to talk to students about the experience I had in the elementary school in Africa. At first I though 45 minutes would be too long for me. But it turned out that it was nothing compare to what students wanted to know about the education system in Africa or in Congo, to be more precise. I told them that we were not buying toys; we were making them using things we picked up around. I’m sure they got the point I was trying to make: although some kids live in very poor conditions, they still can be as creative as kids we have in International school.
Some of them still talk about what they heard yesterday. They still ask me questions about my childhood. I start thinking I should give them another session.
Here’s a challenge for you. Look at the pictures and tell me what toys these are! If you have been to Africa, you’ve probably seen this thing below. Kids use this all the time to play. I made this one last night in about 15 minutes.
