Isabel's School

So Isabel started school on April 2nd and so far she is enjoying it.  Mom and Dad are still waiting to render our verdict as it is very different curriculum-wise from her previous school and it is taking some adjustment on our side.  Its also in Nicaragua and type of materials and surroundings are just different (which could be both good and bad).  Classes are from 8:30-1:00, and she has a little minivan that picks her up and drops her off.  At the K3 level, where Isabel is, they don't really do much instruction, but rather have playtime, both indoors and out to allow the children to explore.  The teachers seem very warm and caring. The wonderful thing is that Isabel's Spanish is through the roof and she's talking up a storm, including verb conjugations!  She also likes to collect mangoes and eat them from the tree in their school yard. She eats them skin and all. The whole school also took a field trip last Friday to a finca/farm where she got to do a hayride, horseback ride, and run and explore the farm--great exposure and experience for her.  She was filthy and exhausted when she got home and very happy with the day.

First day.  She has to wear navy bottoms and a school shirt (which we didn't have yet).

Inside of school communal play areas.

Front wall of school.

The school has two buildings on different sides of the road.  This is where the older children go.