A truly valuable experience

I have had an amazing experience and learned so much. I have been working as an assistant teacher in the 2nd grade, where the teacher has taken so much time to really teach me. Everyone has been excellent about helping me to get what I need out of the experience. I work every day from 8:00-4:00, helping in the classroom, teaching certain lessons like spelling and writing, leading certain parts of the day like morning circle, and planning. It has been hard work and I have been tired a lot, but it has been such a valuable experience. Monteverde is also a wonderful place to live--it is so beautiful, and there are lots of fun outdoor activities to do.