Teaching in Grade 1 Class
Coordinator | Alice
Coordinator | Alice
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Grade one class is a class after the Kindergarten class.
The class is between kids of 6-7 years old. This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
The class is between kids of 6-7 years old. This volunteer program is especially suitable for:
Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+
Grade 1 Class is a mixed class of kids from 6-7 years of age.They are normally called lower primary class because they are above Kindergarten by one year of class.They range from 14 to around 18 children in class.They speak English,read English and write English.The participation of Grade one is class is super .
The subjects or lessons they learn are as follows;-English Language,English Reading,Mathematics,Social Studies,Science,Swahili,Christian Religious Education.
They have a timetable with a break of 45 minutes interval.After such an interval another subject is taught as per the timetable.
All the subjects have the text books and teachers or volunteers teach from text books.The teachers give class work as well as homework.Class work is to test the class what they have learned.
The class is important because it has just moved from Kindergarten to lower primary level where thew syllabus is different.The class required support in getting to learn new subjects like Christian Religious Education,Science and Social studies.
The volunteers will engage in the teaching after orientation on how to teach, marking the exercise books which has class work and homework.They will also give class work written on thew black board and check the work.
Before the kids leave for home they will give homework from the work they have been teaching so that they revise more as they do the work at home. The homework is done at home and brought the next day for checking and revision before another work in class is given. We have four teachers on the ground in every class to show way.
Typical day
Volunteers wake up by 8;00a.m in the morning and take breakfast ready to go to the project.
A van is arranged to drop them to the project and when they arrive the lessons are ready to begin between 9;00a.m -9;05 a.m.
Lessons are taught as per the timetable.
We have breaks in between then comes lunch hour.The volunteers help in the distribution of food to the kids.
After lunch we have two more lessons then homework is given from what they were taught so that the kids can have work to do at home.The homework is done at home and brought the next day for checking and correction.
At 3;00p.m the volunteers are driven back home or to shop whatever they needed for the day.
Free-time activities
Free time is basically from Saturday and Sunday. But is a volunteer wants to go on safari then we can arrange with the volunteer on days available for the safari depending on when the touring company has allocated the volunteer time for the safari.
Otherwise from Monday to Friday is very busy days and very tiring because it involves the kids.They have the energy to play and take a lot of energy from those who teach them. In case volunteers what to do something after the school they normally can shop from the supermarket around,or take coffee as they relax in a nearby shopping center. We orientate the volunteer on the arrival day to be familiar with the market places,shopping malls and supermarket where to buy his or her personal items.
Most volunteers after school take time on computers to write what they have done within the day and also to communicate on social media with their friends and families and Skype.
On weekends the volunteers chose to go for safari which is three days two nights.Mostly it is at Amboseli, Masai Mara, Naivasha and Nakuru. At Naivasha they go to hells gate,Others go to magadi soda.We also have Mt.Kenya Trekking and the equator.
Those who would love a better relaxed place they go to Mombasa at the beach.
We also have the animal elephant orphanage, the giraffe center and the museum.
Concert/
Music
Music
Climbing
Museum/
Opera
Opera
Requirements
In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.
You need to speak English (basic level)
required
Teaching in a class at University level
No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.
No Skills required
Your helping hand will be required on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
from
09:00
- 15:00
What's Included
Volunteers are paying for;
1. Accommodation
2. Foods that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner
3. WiFi
4. Airport pick up
5. Drive to the project
We will pick you from the airport.
If you are coming as a group please notify us to look for a bigger van.
Families and groups from universities or companies are encouraged
The House where volunteers will be staying has several rooms which includes;
1. A fully furnished living room
2. A dining room
3. 6 guestrooms which includes
a. A large dorm room with 7 single beds and a double decker, a balcony, a large closet room, a bathroom with a bathtub, hot shower and toilet seat
b. 4 single bedrooms with 2 beds each
c. A Single bedroom with 2 beds and a balcony
4. A fully equipped kitchen
5. A laundry area
6. 2 other private bathrooms with hot showers and toilet seats
Also available is an extension house with a living room, one bedroom and a kitchen. The entire house being fully equipped and furnished. This is for volunteer(s) who needs a privacy of an entire house
Food three times a day including breakfast in the morning we offer Tea and bread or roasted bread .
Lunch and dinner made in a diet form as
- Rice with cabbage/meat/chicken
- Rice with beans
- Fries
- Chapati with lettuce
- Spaghetti and minced meat
- Chicken with ugali(Kenyan Staple) and green vegetables
- Meat and rice
- Drinking water
Vegetarians will be catered for with a vegetarian diet
Good access at the project site
Visa, flights, travel insurance or vaccinations are NOT included in the program fees.
The nearest airport is Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi. We assist you to find cheap flights to Kenya.
Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Kenya provides security and is a plus to have.
If you are intending to volunteer in Kenya you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Kenya.
Dates & Fees
NO CREDIT CARD FEES
Details on arrival
Our volunteer program works according to the government school schedule. Schools in Kenya are open on 3 non consecutive months and there is a school holiday for 1 month.
Take example this calendar year 2017; schools were open from the first week of January to end of march and currently(April) have been closed on a one month holiday after which classes will resume on May's first week till end of July and a one month holiday in August. Classes then resume first week of August till late November to give way for the Christmas holiday in December. In between learning terms, (eg. January to March) schools are given an allowance to have mid-term holidays that usually last about 4 days, this is not compulsory and school principals can decide to do away with it.
This rules apply to Kenyan junior schools(baby Class to 8th grade and high schools(form 1 to form 4) except for universities
learning is done only during business days which is Monday to Friday and not on weekends.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
4 - 8 weeks
Program fees
4 weeks
(min. stay)
$400
5 weeks
$500
6 weeks
$600
7 weeks
$700
8 weeks
(max. stay)
$800
Average fees
$100
/week
Please note that the above shown program fees are estimated.
Safisha Africa Welfare Foundation
will let you know about the final price during your application process.
The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.
Your final payment will be agreed with Safisha Africa Welfare Foundation during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.
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Teaching in Grade 1 Class
Grade one class is a class after the Kindergarten class. The class is between kids of 6-7 years old.
$100/week
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