TEACH MASAI CHILDREN IN TANZANIA

Masai children school is attended by around 40 children from poor masai community in Moshi,Kilimanjaro ,Tanzania The school can be easily reached by public transport and motor cycle within a few minutes from our Hostel. There is only one teacher at the moment at this school.

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The schools are equipped in a simple way. Generally, there are just wooden benches and a blackboard.

 You can teach together with a Masai teacher called Mary. All subjects are taught in Swahili language, which is the first foreign language for the Masai children whose first language is Maa.

English as a subject where foreign volunteers usually participate. During the breaks and after school, you can do sports with the children (typically football/soccer) or play games.

Volunteers can also teach sport; there is a football (soccer) ground behind the school building. Only boys are allowed to play football; they play on their bare feet as the typical Masai sandals which are cut from old car tires are inappropriate for playing football.

As a volunteer teaching English in Tanzania, your experience will be valuable for both you and your students. Depending on skills and interests, volunteer in masai school in Tanzania will work closely with local teacher. Daily activities may include:

·        Teaching basic English

·        Aiding local teachers with lessons and activities

·        Teaching other subjects such as math or science

·        Organizing extracurricular activities such as music, dancing, sports, art, games, etc.

·        Teaching skills like painting, etc.

·        Teaching basic health and sanitation