"Watage" means dandilion. The idea is that people who struggle with various difficulties can come, receive love and help, and then fly off somewhere where they can put down roots and live a happy and productive life. This is where Joel and I volunteer once a week. I teach this English conversation class. I bet that if you guys joined sometime you could really learn a lot!
Here's a shot of yours truly teaching a bit of English to the kids at Watage. In this particular lesson we were studying sentence patterns like, "This is Vincent Van Gogh. He's not a truck driver. He's a painter." Notice my pointing stick -- it's a shoe horn.
Here's the best part of the class...the kids. Average age of about 17. And we have any where from 5 to 20 kids who attend each week. We have lots of fun playing games and enjoying each other!
This is a picture of what my black-board looks like sometimes. I try to make it as enjoyable for the kids as I can. One of the reasons that I love this class is because it helps the kids become comfortable with me. Some of the best conversations happen with them because they've learned to trust me and know that I care about them. 
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I am sure that you do care about them and I would be surprised if the kids didn't trust you! I do like your pointer, too! I just hope that you washed it before you used it! Don't forget and eat with it. Thanks for the pictures and explanations. I love seeing and knowing about your work!
Love, Dad
Can you imagine enrolling your kids in "Dandilion" school in America? Just sound's wierd, but great concept behind the name. Awesome idea behind the teaching, looks very effective. Do you make games out of your lessons occasionally as well? Or is it all a game, sounds like you make learning fun!
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