"Como Asi"

Creature update: There was a dead gecko next to my bed last night, and today during a craft project with the third graders, I had to reprimand a kid for throwing a scorpion skeleton on another kid's back... using limited Spanish skills. I think I basically said, "Out! Please!" in my best stern voice (which probably isn't very stern at all) but I gave him "the look" and pointed to the classroom door.

I'm feeling pretty thankful that "the look" translates pretty well in all languages. Annnd I'm also thankful for other nonverbal cues and words like "Como asi," which means "like this."

Yep, words like "como asi" and hand motions helped me to be able to explain and orchestrate today's craft project, a parrot shaped card to be mailed to sponsors in the children's charity program. While the language barrier is sometimes difficult, I love art and it was really fun to share this time with the kids. :)

Smiling for the camera- this little girl is also named Angela.

But this kid was obviously my favorite... I mean, he has a mohawk, annnd he drew a cat.