Standard One at St. Peter's Primary

I had a great time yesterday at St. Peter’s Primary in Standard One for number time.   Due to the rains, several children were absent therefore two classes were put together, hence there were around 90 children in one classroom.  Normally there are around 60 pupils in the Standard One class (this is the recommended teaching ratio).  Children were learning all about the number 7.  It was interesting because the teacher spoke in Chitumbuka and English to the class.  The children counted and chanted the numbers in English. The lesson was timetabled for one hour.  Pupils were organised into 5 groups with a group leader appointed to look after the counting resources (books, bottles and sticks).  At the end of the lesson children drew 7 things in their jotter.  As you can imagine it took the teacher and myself some time to check every jotter and give assistance where required.