Even with some materials we really hoped to have, speech therapy started Monday as planned!
Theresa, Cynthia and Al- are working with 11 children (so far) in a morning session and repeat afternoon session! Reading and math are favorites for the kids when working with Al; Cynthia's iPad is another big hit since in Boise her population of middle school students means downloaded apps are exiting for our older group this summer...
Clint-11; Tata-13; Pinky-11; Fhebie-11; Luziel-9; Rodcliff-9... are big fans!
Elma-8; Tara-8; Hope-6; Princess-3; Trisha-5 -are big fans of Memory games! The children received notebooks and pens/pencils to list their practice sounds and words; they are expected to practice between morning and afternoon sessions and in the evening. About 1/2 of the children have a mother with them; the mothers also look out for the other children who didn't have a parent available to join them. Dr. Williams showered them with goodie bags (including light up toothbrushes:-) and they carry the bags with them to access pens NS markers for notebook entries!
Our local host for the children is Flor Moya. Flor is a nurse and is using the lower half of her house to house 9 of the children and 4-5 parents. She is an active Rotarian who is generous in her time, support and spirit! She drives us to our different locations and appointments throughout the day and is always happy and smiling! When the mother of one of the children fell ill, Fllor made sure she received medical attention and she went to purchase the necessary medications! As with other missions I have been on here in the Philippines, the humanitarian nature of Rotarians here is amazing and a great gift to the poor.
Flor and Theresa at children's party at Flor's home- Saturday of our arrival!
SALAMAT Po Flor!
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