So I have been here in Pondicherry for my internship for Art Therapy and Counseling. Here is a view into the classroom where I am working with children ages 7- 15. Out of the 8 Satya Special Schools around Pondicherry, this school is the only one that follows the government syllabus. I LOVE LOVE LOVE being in the classroom. It has been hard with the language barrier but I have interpreter in most class and the children learn English at school as well. I too am trying to learn basic Tamil, which is the native language of the state of Tamil Nadu. It has been an enriching experience thus far. I have started off bringing in the topic of emotions, what are emotions? What do they look like? What do they feel like? How can I manage my emotions in a healthy way? I am building up to having a Gallery Art Show of the children's work at the end of my stay here.
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Rachel
2/19/2020 12:39:11 pm
You are such a blessing to your sweet kiddos! Can't wait to hear you speak Tamil!
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