In the schoolroom setting we are beginning to see how much the kids truly understand English, or as the case is most days, don't understand.
When reading to them there is not enough body language happening for them to grasp what is happening in the story. If I ask a question about what we just read all I receive as a reply are blank stares.
It doesn't help any that as soon as they see a book I will be reading from they shut down and start daydreaming or talking to each other.
Math is not much better. Sure they can count and recognise the numerals, even in English, to ten or more. But with the instructions in English they have very little idea what is being asked of them.
As for reading out loud themselves they are doing very well! Except that they want to pronounce everything the Lithuanian way. J becomes a Y, I becomes an E, etc. Some blends aren't even formable by their beautiful mouths. We have had fun spraying spit everywhere and poking out our tongues!
Art is another matter. This is what they understand! Hand them any craft materials, coloured pens, or paint and they know how to have fun. With just a little instruction and guidance they work masterpieces!
So after some revision and adjustment we are getting school achieved each day. And more importantly enjoying it!
I hope you are having a great start to your school year too. Those of you from "down under" I hope you are having a great end to your school year!
May God bless your activities,
Mumzy
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