El Molino y Escuela

Our morning began with the students from Silao singing a traditional Mexican birthday song to Sophia and Mario ( one of the counselors).

This morning our students went to two different schools and performed their skits (adapted from Spanish children's books), sang songs, and danced with the elementary school students. Everyone was shy at first but by the time we left there were hugs all around.

As the week progresses there is less Park Day/ Silao and more El Molino.  In free time chess games are being played, new Frisbee tosses shared, a quiet moment for reading, showers and friendships being formed.  It is wonderful to see the growth in our students and their willingness to take risks with speaking a second language.

This afternoon everyone has a class before dinner and then on to the evenings activities. Last nights evening event was dance lessons in the empty swimming pool under the stars.