I just wanted to update the readers on something that made
me smile. I’ve been letting the learners watch Harry Potter at the end of class
if we finish everything that we need to get done. The learners have now been
coming to the computer lab when it isn’t their class time to come and watch the
movie. The keep saying, “Miss, miss! We have a free period, can we watch Harry
Potter?” I have students coming to the lab to say hello in the morning just
because they want to greet me. Some of my 8A boys came yesterday with their
“wands” they made out of sticks at home and begged me to let them sweep the
computer lab. They are all raving about Dobby and drawing him on the chalk
board and talking about him in our Harry Potter discussions. I dread the day we
watch the movie where Dobby dies. They will all be devastated.
I have had a request from one of the younger grades to come
teach them English one day because they “Want to speak like Ms. Chelsea”. I
think that the little things make the biggest difference and students excited
to watch a movie in English and talk about it and begging to have me come teach
them when they know we have a language barrier, it just melts my heart. These
children here are amazing and I know I will truly miss them when I leave this
place. It’s always a plus to share something you’re passionate about and have
students respond in such a positive way. I am obsessed with teaching and with
Harry Potter. Combining the two was the smartest thing I’ve done lately.
Peace and Love,
Chelsea
