Some more art!

I have decided that it is MUCH too tough to have all the kids for a craft/ art project at a time. So I have started taking smaller groups of the kids and have a rotation going on. It works much better. Evens works exclusively with 7 of the oldest kids and has been doing reading, and drawing with them. It is great to have some new supplies sent for this! Thanks MOM! They have really been enjoying the step by step drawing books! We have discovered that some of the kids reading skills are very elementary for their age and so Evens and given them home work of reading books and we hope these skills improve!

I have been working mostly with the younger kids while the older ones are busy. They are very active and always wanting my attention during this time. It can be rather crazy! The calls of my name are countless, they want me to look at each stroke of their paintbrush that has added new colour to their creation and are always looking for my encouragement and approval. I happy to offer my support to their creations, who can resist these faces!?

such focus, SO beautiful to watch

i love this little mans imagination, he had a whole story to go with it that i did not quite follow

even the little ones that used to sit alone sad have joined in! this makes me very happy

i know this photo is blurry, but i need you all to see this little character.  She cracks me up... look at this, paint all over her face, and just LOVING life! she is also the one i found sucking on a crayola marker... till all her teeth and tongue where blue

very proud of his Elephant

in the background.. the art apron being used.. hehe, they like them!

I am thankful for the things I learnt when I was very young! I have passed on my paper box making skills, bracelets, and my simple drawings that the kids love to duplicate. Or sometimes it is simple changing up their days with something special

the stares of 'bebe' LOOK OUT!

I have seen children come out of their shells, opening up to their house mates, and to us. I have seen quite, shy children turn in to chatter boxes! It is awesome to see the progress and to be here long enough to really see a difference in their lives.  Little voices telling each other to say thank you, and please. Simple kindness that is going a long way.

I found 'kenson' bouncy ball in hand, throwing and running after all by him self. after capturing this moment i put down the camera and join in. HE LOVED IT, giggled, ran, and even 'vocalized' to other children that it was HIS and MY game... they got the picture quickly.

'Kenson' is a very sad little boy that is newest to SMDT. i often find him just sleeping, or crying, he suffers from some major separation anxiety and has been sick as well. BUT in the last couple weeks i have seem moments of great growth. Because he is not that small(others are smaller and talk) the other kids don't know how to interact with him since he only makes noise's and cries.  but slowly things are getting better for little 'kenson'

Thank you all for your kindness in my journey, I would not be able to do this with out the support from ‘home’.  I am truly blessed.