Another guest post from Haley: Imagine the smelly, sketchy hot dog stand in the corner of the state fair that everyone is avoiding. That would be the best way of describing my school’s “cafeteria”. Although, when I say cafeteria, I
Zoe’s Computer Class
We have another guest blogger this week. Zoe, age 9 and in 4th grade, has an experience to share with you: Last week we switched to a new schedule at Pedasi public school. With the new schedule we have lunch
Haley Rocks Math
We have a guest blogger today. Haley, age 13, grade 8, has a little story about her day at school today: Going to public school in Panama can be really boring, especially in certain classes. Most teachers here only lecture,
Odd Girl Out
Pretty much speaks for itself in Panama Public School.
Dinosaurs In Mexico
When you are educating your kids via travel, sometimes it can take awhile to see it come full circle and in the meantime you might wonder “Are they really learning anything???”. And then other times the full circle happens lightning
Water Bottle Envy
Haley and Zoe each have one of these water bottles that they use at local school. Water bottles are a must-have because most classrooms have no AC. The other students are very intrigued by these fancy water bottles, in addition
Pedasi High and Low
We were at the Beach Club near where we live, this weekend. I played poker (Dan) while Allison and the girls sat/played at/in the pool. I took these two pictures. It’s on it’s own beautiful beach. It’s very picturesque. But
Knives At School
You know you aren’t in the USA when your daughter is told to bring a knife to school. They are learning food names in English class and they’ll be making a salad. UPDATE: 52 minutes later it turns out we
Just Another Day at Public School
Hearing from the girls about their day at Panamanian public school is always good for a laugh. Yesterday both girls had eventful days. Haley has a new schedule that we worked out with Spanish lessons and her public school. Three
Fashionista
Zoe’s fashion sense is really stifled by the public school uniforms. It makes for a smoother process in the morning getting ready for school but the girl is frustrated she can’t express herself properly. The school dress code is strict: