20 degrees and sunny; the perfect weather to learn how to ride a bike. The volunteers brought in their own personal bikes for this class period and the class provided the helmets. You could see the children’s smiles grow as the volunteers explained what the next two hours were going to consist of. Even though most children were very excited to learn how to ride a bike still others needed to be convinced, by watching a few riders, about the safety of the bikes. After the first few children took a couple laps around the parking lot the children formed a never ending line.
Blaundina helping Urimeke balance as she learns.
Everyone helping others.
At the start of the class it was great to see the volunteers helping the children balance the bike while they were getting the hang of it. After a few of the children took their turn some of the other children, who already knew how to ride were also anxious to help their fellow classmates. The volunteers allowed this to happen and it turned out to be a great teaching moment for the children. This freed up the volunteers to write a few journal questions on the whiteboard. At the end of the class the children were given some time to draw themselves in their journals riding their bikes. I believe the class could have gone on for many hours if the children didn't have to head back to the hostel for dinner.
Children writing in their journals with the bike class in the background.
For now, Uhara Nawa
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