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Kandla Teaching: Day 5
Day five started with nerves; the play would be performed at 9 am for the whole school to see. We arrived at school at 7:45 to help set up. Never did I think it would look as good as it did. Backstage, the cast started to line up, all fabulous in their detailed costumes made…
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Kandla Teaching: Day 4
On the morning of day four, Shubalaxmi, the school’s principal, took my mom and me to a southern Indian temple. There, I learned about many gods and goddesses. My favorite was Shiv, because of Nandi, the bull that relays messages to Shiv. An honorable mention goes to Hanuman Ji, of course, for being a great…
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Kandla Teaching: Day 3
On Monday my mom had the great idea to put on a play for the school, and she chose The Lion King, a classic. Read throughs started Tuesday but Wednesday was the day it started to get intense. Two more days till showtime! The read throughs turn to run throughs, which complicate everything. Reminding the…
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Kandla Teaching: Day 2
During assembly, the students had a surprise for my mom and me: a traditional Kutch performance showcasing traditional Kutch dance and outfits. The dance was complicated and rhythmic, leaving my mom and me inspired and wanting matching outfits. The day before, I was asked to come up with an activity for the 6th/8th graders. I…
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Kandla Teaching: Day 1
Upon my arrival at school I was greeted by Arpi, a 9th grade social studies teacher who I would be working with. We discussed my week plan and what I would like to prepare for the classes throughout the week. She let me know that for today’s plan there were no expectations and I could…
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