1/9 Moral Science

There was a ruckus outside class today.  Then I heard my name.  Kartik had caught a snake ... a beautiful nonpoisonous snake.  After we had a good look, they threw it over the wall.  Most of the snakes are poisonous around here (vipers, cobras, etc...) so they usually get "disposed" of.  After things calmed down, we were off to class.  Both Class IV and I asked for Niti Ratna or Moral Science.  The older students read a story about Mother Teresa and the younger ones read about all the good things that God has given us.  The books are interesting as I don't remember any of their kind growing up or in the western context at least.  They really aren't used anymore but the kids really enjoy them so it seems to be a good way to get them to read English.  Besides Class I loves the sing song poetry of the words.  Never thought I would be a singing dancing teacher;) We had another bonfire with tangy tomato soup (Thanks to Mitali) and soft flaky paratha's (flat bread). Without a doubt, today was a good day;)