Today was Verónica's birthday -- she's the Kinder teacher. There is a little boy in Kinder named Diego who is hyperactive and loud and doesn't like any activity that anyone initiates... anyway, she recounted today that she was talking to Diego's mother and grandmother about his problems in class, and the grandmother said, "Just show him a wet towel -- that's what he gets when he misbehaves with me. Just show him a wet towel and he'll behave." Wow. Eva commented that the parents and guardians really give "precious" advice here.

bailando la cueca

"La cueca" is THE traditional Chilean dance -- it mimics the rooster and the hen, is made up of lots of delicate steps and careful, dainty waving of kerchiefs. The couple circles around each other for most of it, coming in close and then backing away. During the celebrations for September 18th, their July 4th, many students danced.

And teachers...

And students WITH teachers. Those are the traditional sheepskin pants and beret.

Bryan Gomez

Bryan Gomez, from third grade, was so into a game we were playing in class today that when it came time for him to hit the chalkboard, he hit it so hard that he bounced back and fell to the floor!

After class each Wednesday, Bryan fits himself into this bookshelf. He seriously heads straight for the back of the room after the bell rings and hoists himself up.

This kid is on my English Olympics team -- therefore, the next month should be verrrry entertaining!