Yesterday the 3rd and 4th graders had a special visitor in art class. My Kenyan friend, Maggie, came to speak with the students about Kenyan culture. These students have been making all sorts of art projects related to Kenya, so this was a wonderful way to learn more about what life is actually like in that country. Maggie shared pictures with the students and talked about the schools in Kenya, public transportation, the city of Nairobi, and the marketplaces. She also demonstrated how people balance and carry things on their heads. After her presentation, the students were able to try some authentic Kenyan food, including chai tea,
chapati, and
madondo (beans)
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| Maggie tells the kids about Kenya |
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| Maggie and students in front of the chapati. Chapati is similar to a tortilla only it's thicker. |
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| Collin balances a basin on his head |
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| Olivia holds up the drawing she was making of Maggie |
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| Maggie making chapati the night before her presentation. |
Pictures from Kenya: Below are some pictures that Maggie showed us.
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| Matatus in Kenya; Matatus are small mini vans used as pulic transportation. Notice how packed in all the passengers are. Matatus hold 14 or more people! |
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| People washing clothes in Kenya; there are no washing machines. People use a basin of water instead. |
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| Kids balance baskets of tea on their heads. |
Pajama Day
Today was Pajama Day, and Brooke and I just happened to wear almost identical outfits!
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