January 18th 2020 update

Today, we held a meeting with all the teachers, plus Ann and Kent, Paty and Rosario, Sheila and Brian to discuss program changes for this year during  Delores' absence and the pending birth of Rosario's child in early March. We learned about the new Magical Aula program  and were thrilled to see the teachers' enthusiasm to implement this curriculum.We also  began to organise  events like the medical clinic and water filter workshop, distribution of filters for new families, clothing and shoes for those in need and plans for general maintenance of the property and classrooms. A wonderful beginning to a new year.

Showing the different work centres 

     The teachers are thrilled to use the Magical Classroom materials. This is the second day of CLASS!

Two older kids demonstrate the dance moves shown on the screen. The kids love the music videos they work with. The classrooms were organized into various "centres". This year the kids are from 2 to 5 years old, which allows much more learning to take place with a more homogeneous  group.

January 15th 2020 update

   School has begun for another year.

      Here is the picture of one of the students enjoying the new puzzle in Aracely's class.

 Next is our our teacher, Cesy who is temporarily filling in for Delores during her recovery. Paty who used to work with us for years has come back to help out.

     Things are in full force for another year.

Maria and a helping mum have a full larder and are busy preparing a tasty meal using both stoves

 The classrooms are all organized and the kids are working as a group, already on day 2 of school. Impressive.

We have wonderful, dedicated teachers.

Different classroom setups

   Board members Ann and Kent arrive from California for 4 days. Mateo, Anne-Marie and  a new volunteer Rachelle arrive Feb. 1st. We are putting in  a living fence which is fast growing bushes. Dr.Israel will run a medical clinic for us in Feb.

     

2019 Christmas sale Chelsea Quebec

: Saludos Ninos students visited the pool in San Pedro to celebrate the day of the child. 

Saludos Ninos Christmas Sale 
Saturday December 7th 10.00 am to 3.30 pm. 

Chelsea Elementary School 74 Old Chelsea Rd. 

The Chelsea Elementary School Christmas Sale is a major fundraiser for Saludos Ninos.    
Join us in supporting this locally based charity while shopping for hand crafted gifts.
The 2020 calendar is now available. 
The following Guatemalan handcrafted items will be available

Christmas craft sale Saturday December 7th

Saludos Ninos Christmas Sale 
Saturday December 7th 10.00 am to 3.30 pm. 

Chelsea Elementary School 74 Old Chelsea Rd. 

The Chelsea Elementary School Christmas Sale is a major fundraiser for Saludos Ninos.    
Join us in supporting this locally based charity while shopping for hand crafted gifts.
The 2020 calendar is now available. 
The following Guatemalan handcrafted items will be available
Christmas Ornaments
Embroidered cards
Jewellery 
Scarves
Purses
Pot holders   
Placemats
Napkins 
Tea towels

Training for Saludos Niños Teachers

Miracles in Action, a charity in the United States, introduced Saludos Niños to the "Aula Magica" (Magical Classroom) program.  Aula Magica helps teachers to improve classroom organization and management.

The Saludos Niños teachers were keen to get involved with the program so Sofia, the program manager, visited them in Panyebar to provide some training.  As a follow-up, 2 of our teachers (Juana and Lucy) travelled to Antigua for a more intensive 3-day training in July with teachers from various regions of Guatemala.

Here's a few pictures of our teachers in action!

Above: Teacher training in Panyebar with all 4 Saludos Niños teachers

Above: Juana & Lucy attending teacher training in Antigua

July 2019 Miracles for the Magical

     Juana and Lucy took a training course in Antiqua for the Magical Classroom project.
 The teachers really enjoyed this and now have course material to work with.

Presently, all our teachers are receiving training right at Panyebar.