This week was just great! I have been teaching English and science in my classroom.
In my class when I was student teaching in the states I had the children write letters to the children in Ireland. By doing this they could have a pen pal. I told my class in Ireland about this and they loved the idea. Both of the classes were really excited! First, I had each student read the letter they got to the class. Then, I taught them how to write a letter. Next, the students began writing. Hopefully, by the end of this week the children will be finished with the letters, and I can mail them back to the students in the States!
This weekend was wonderful! I went with three girls from Appalachian and two other girls from the U. S., who are also teaching in Dublin, to Belfast, Derry, and the Giants Causeway. The Giants Causeway is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and I got to see it on a beautiful sunny day.
I learned a great deal about the history of Belfast and Derry. And also, I learned about things that are happening today in those cities. Derry and Belfast are full of history!! The Giants Causeway, as the Irish would say, was "absolutely gorgeous"!!
Another exciting week in Dublin has flown by. I am learning and experiencing more than I ever thought about this country and its culture!!!
