{"id":5085,"date":"2023-05-08T09:59:20","date_gmt":"2023-05-08T09:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deltacultura.designkarussell.com\/anecdotes\/"},"modified":"2023-11-08T12:10:42","modified_gmt":"2023-11-08T12:10:42","slug":"anecdotes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.deltacultura.org\/en\/anecdotes\/","title":{"rendered":"Storys"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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\n\n\t\t\t\t\tSuely and Her Nervousness\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t(told by Kutxinha \u2013 educator and football coach) Suely is now 14 years old and has been part of the Education Center for many years. She loves playing football and has progressed through all age groups, starting in U7 and playing with the boys until U13. She then moved on to the older girls and began training with adult women at the age of 14, as there were not enough players for the U17 team. During a preparatory match for the regional championship, I substituted her in for the first time as a central defender. She was clearly very nervous and initially did not want to enter the field. She is a very quiet and shy girl. Edza (16 years old), who was already playing as a central defender, noticed Suely\u2019s nervousness and said to her:\u201cSuely, you don\u2019t have to be afraid. Play like you always do, and if you make a mistake, I\u2019ll be there to fix it.\u201d The two became a solid defensive pair and played the entire regional championship together. This allowed the team to qualify for the national championship, where Suely played every match from start to finish at just 14 years of age, receiving much praise from players of other teams. \u00a0\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\n\t\t\t\t\tRuan and the Words of Encouragement\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t(told by Kutxinha \u2013 educator and football coach) Ruan (8 years old) comes from the neighbouring village of Ch\u00e3o Bom. Before joining the Education Center, he lived in Assomada and played football for a local club. When he registered at the center, he had to choose which educator would be responsible for him. He chose me, even though he didn\u2019t know me. When I asked why, he replied: \u201cI saw you at a match as a coach. You always encouraged your players and praised them. I want you to encourage me like that too.\u201d \u00a0\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\n\t\t\t\t\tAdriel and the Soft Pencil\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t(told by Kutxinha \u2013 educator and football coach) Adriel started school this year. In his first week, he already had a lot of homework and had to fill an entire page with different lines. Eventually, he became tired, put his pencil aside, and said: \u201cThe pencil has become too soft. I have to wait until it gets hard again.\u201d \u00a0\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\n\t\t\t\t\tMateus and the Worms\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t(told by Kutxinha \u2013 educator and football coach) In one of the rooms at the Education Center, a human skeleton is painted on the wall\u2014not to frighten the children, but to help them learn the names and locations of the bones. Mateus (8 years old) studied the skeleton carefully and then explained to me:\u201cOne day, we\u2019ll all be like this.\u201d \u201cWhy do you think so?\u201d \u201cWell, we all have to survive. And the worms need something to eat.\u201d \u00a0\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\n\t\t\t\t\tA Contentious Friendship\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t(told by Samir \u2013 educator) Every morning, Taissa, Neimara, Nimara, and Gissara (all 9 years old) come to the Education Center together. They are best friends and spend all their time at the center together. Taissa is the smallest and most affectionate; she loves hugs and always looks after the others.Neimara is the most outspoken, full of energy and always ready for adventure.Nimara is very possessive and needs everything to go her way, especially during play.Gissara is the gentlest and wins everyone over with her loving and cheerful nature. Throughout the day, small arguments arise\u2014little disputes, sometimes tears. Yet when the center closes, they hug each other and walk home arm in arm, with no sign of conflict. The next day, it all starts again. \u00a0\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
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\n\n\t\t\t\t\tGisele, Luana, and Their Mothers\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t(told by Jassica \u2013 kindergarten educator) Gisele and Luana were sitting next to each other in kindergarten, talking while they were drawing. Both had lost their mothers. Gisele explained to Luana:\u201cI have three mothers. One of them is already in heaven.\u201d Luana thought for a moment and replied:\u201cMy mother is also in heaven. But at night I always see her. She is the brightest star in the sky.\u201d \u00a0\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t
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