Storys

(told by Kutxinha – educator and football coach) In the homework room, Katiliany and Emily (both 11 years old) were discussing work and homework. Katiliany believed homework was hard work, while Emily disagreed. After the discussion faded, Katiliany continued thinking. After a while, she said:“Do you know what most people in the world are doing right now? They’re looking at their phones. I’m sure of it.”  

(told by Idalena – kindergarten educator) When I was seven months pregnant, one day Izac (5 years old) came to me and placed his ear on my belly. “Idalena, the baby is washing dishes right now.”  

(told by Suzete – educator, IT and arts) Taissa (9 years old) sewed a bag under my guidance. A few days after she took it home, she told me that many children at school had asked her about the bag and wanted one like it. “A family friend told my mother that they absolutely have to buy me a sewing machine because I have talent.” Unfortunately, her mother does not have the financial means to fulfil this wish.  

(told by Kutxinha – educator and football coach) I was studying with Rwana (13 years old) for her art test. She had to draw squares, circles, and other geometric shapes and did so very reluctantly when Florian, the project manager, entered the room. He looked at what Rwana was doing. “Is that for a maths test?” he asked. When Rwana corrected him, Florian noticed a drawing on the other side of her notebook.“Did you draw that?” “Yes,” Rwana replied, proudly and enthusiastically showing him other drawings she had made.  

(told by Carina – educator and football coach) I was on the football field when Patrick and his cousin Marcelo (both 10 years old) started arguing. Patrick ran away, Marcelo chased him. In front of the kindergarten, they began hitting each other. Before I could intervene, they stopped and returned to the football field. I called them over and told them to apologise to each other. Marcelo did so immediately, while Patrick was clearly unsure. “I argue with Marcelo every day. But it never changes anything.” After a short moment of reflection, Patrick apologised as well  

(told by Jassica – kindergarten educator) Nivaldo and Ronilson (both 5 years old) are best friends. They both live very close to the Education Center. Nivaldo often picks Ronilson up from home and they come to kindergarten together. It has happened that when Ronilson was ill and couldn’t come to kindergarten, Nivaldo stayed at his house, as he said, to help Ronilson get better faster. One morning, Ronilson’s mother called me and said he couldn’t come because she had no snack for him. Unfortunately, some mothers feel ashamed to send their children to kindergarten without a snack. When we were sitting together with all the children in our morning circle, Ronilson and Nivaldo suddenly appeared at the door, and Nivaldo explained:“Today I’m sharing my snack with Ronilson.”