Our day started with a 7:30 wakeup call by the second Lideres del Dia (LDDs), Tyra Wiles & Rosalind Perez. Last night we experienced an amazing, new, and fun environment: English tutoring! We explored ways to break the language barrier and teach English to Spanish-speaking teens.
After breakfast, our mental warm up was guest speakers from Salvemos Nuestra Casa. These special people are a part of an environmental group founded by local college students, to clean local rivers, creeks, and roads, prevent littering, and spread awareness about the damage of littering to local inhabitants. This mental warmup was to prepare us for the field trip to Valleriquito to see how the school is incorporating the three R’s (reduce, reuse, & recycle) into their daily school lives.
Once the mental warmup was complete, we left for Valleriquito. After arriving we were given a tour of the garden by two grade-school students, and they showed us the different types of plants in their gardens and their use. The students used old tires and soda bottles to house them. We made sure to use biodegradable materials to wrap plants that weren’t ready to be placed in the ground. We separated into different groups to make (Spanish) signs with the children to put around Las Tablas, reminding the community to recycle at all times. Before we returned home, the students of Valleriquito performed a series of beautiful songs for us and we danced to the beat of the drum and the voices of angels.
After arriving back home we had lunch and transition time to relax and freshen up for the rest of the day. Next, we did an energizer called “telephone” which connected back to our idea of good communication amongst one another. We moved on to our CAP 1: Discovery seminar, which prepared us for our community action project location and a little more insight into where we will figure out ways to contribute their community. Following this we started English Tutoring prep, which is when we prepare our lesson plan for the night. Then we ate dinner and went to IFARHU, where we taught our planned lessons. Last but not least, we returned home for our nightly meeting and lights out at 10:30.
Good morning it’s 6am back home Aakayla missing you very much, I know you enjoyed yesterday helping the community with the recycling project that’s right up your alley (Kayla made up start recycling about a year ago☺️),I also hope all you guys and gals we’re confident in your lesson plans and didn’t get nervous as the teachers because this sounds really fun. You all are doing lots of work there and I’m sure your community appreciates each and every last one of you. Great leaders you all ARE & BECOMING 💯
Later Aakayla and friends
LOVE MOMMA😘
Love seeing your smiling face cass!! I’m sure you’re enjoying being with those kids and learning while tutoring!! I miss you and love you even more!!
Good Morning Morgan ,
You look so serious when you were teaching your class, they are gonna call you the “mean” techer😖
Just kidding, I know you are very passionate about teaching, this is good practice for you.
How is the food? Weather?
I’m counting every minute till Sunday,I can’t wait to hear your voice🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 LOVE U, MISS U MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE LOVE MOM
Woof, woof, woof, woof
hurry home Morgan we miss you
Love Harley & Tiara
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Hi, I am so glad to see all the things you are doing, we know that every day is a challenge because is a whole different culture, but you will do great, eat your frijoles, probably they are not so good like abuelita’s,. Have fun and keep making a difference and memories.
we love you and miss you everyday.
Besos y abrazos.
4Rs and K
Good Morning Morgan,
Can’t wait to hear your voice on Sunday!!
Have fun & be careful
Love Granny😘😘😘😘
Hey Morgan, it’s Ms. Shawny, hope you’re enjoying the experience and not missing home too much. Have a good time, it’ll be over before you know it!! Love ya!
Hey Kayla! Hope you learned some more exciting things today. I’m counting down the days for you to come home. I love you and miss you! Lol my life is boring without your jokes.
Hey Tyra! I’m so proud of you! You’re teaching and blogging! It seems like you guys are having a wonderful time! This is an amazing experience! I can’t wait to talk to you and get details about your experience this far! Diva is laying on your shirt and she won’t even sleep in your room lol! Don’t forget to say your prayers. Mommy loves you & I’m definitely missing my little broke best friend lol!
Good morning Tyra! So today is the official day we start moving. I literally teared up thinking about the fact I am not going to get to see you come outside and say “Hey Mama Rachel” lol. Princeton FINALLY let your mom touch him- I believe it’s because you were not around 🙂. I know you are starting to miss home and trust me home misses you also, but this experience you are on is not only a lesson but yet a blessing. God gave you the ability to help others. Keep wearing your crown beautiful-you ROCK! I love you. XOXO Mama Rachel
This appears to be a wonderful experience for both the teachers and the students. Tyra – your beautiful smile makes my heart swell. I look forward to you coming home and telling me everything. Keep that smile going love you
Hi Tyra,
It looks like you are enjoying yourself. I haven’t seen one picture where you’re not smiling. This is a great opportunity for you and one that you will never forget. I hope you learn all that you can and share in teaching what you know.
Love you,
Cousin Lisa
Hey Tyra I love you and miss you
Awwwww God mommy is so proud of you Tyra. Looks like you’re really enjoying yourself and im so happy to see that pretty smiling face, that im tearing up having a proud moment.. I love you baby, have fun and I can’t wait to hear all about it..
Tyra you’re doing great work! Don’t forget to have fun! Teach them some of those dance moves lol! You’ve left a mark on my heart so I’m sure you will leave a lasting impression on everyone that gets to spend time with you! Love granny!
Hey Tyra! Let me begin by saying how proud of you I am. You are such an amazing young woman. I know you are over there lighting up every room you walk in with that beautiful smile!I love you and we miss you soo much! I can’t wait for you to get back and tell me all about your experience. XOXO One Of Your Biggest Fans!
Tyra everyone is proud of the work that you and your classmates are doing. We all can’t wait for you to come home but until then I hope that you are able to appreciate and enjoy the experience. Love you.
Hi Ms Tyra I see you are learning and teaching. Marvelous experience for you all. I pray you can continue to enjoy yourself. Auntie has always been proud of you and will continue. I love and MISS my Tyra. Now that i’ve Found your blog I look forward to reading it.
Hello Morgan, this is uncle knuckles, Hope you have a wonderful time during this unique experience, I know Mom, Dad, and Grandma are counting the days and hrs, enjoy yourself and be safe. Love you.
Hey Brisa, we only see you in 1 picture, but we see your beautiful smile and that makes us happy. We are happy to see you are enjoying the experience. Continue to give your best. We miss you 😍🌹
Tyra I so proud of you learning more about different cultures. I only wish you could have put me in your suitcase and took me along. Have fun!!! I want to hear all about your experience. See you soon!!!!
GM Tyra I woke up thinking about you on your adventure. May you continue to enjoy life and keep that fearless personality. Love you & Miss You.
Tyra you are so amazing! I’m so proud of you! Love you and can’t wait to hear more about this phenomenal experience!
Hola katia espero que te la estes pasando bien.
Te estaremos esperando. Aprovecha todo el tiempo al maximo
GM I hope you had a wonderful day! It was beautiful here. Mari’s Trunk party was today and I thought about you going away to college in a couple of years. I guess this trip is getting us ready for that time. I pray for you all continued good health, safety and camaraderie. Love you
Giana It looks like an amazing time. we all miss you! Contribute your talents my love!
Good Morning Tyra,
You are an inspiration- I can’t wait to see what other incredible things you add to your list of experiences. love and miss you sweetie – your Aunt Wanda