the essentials

want to start an english language preschool? make sure you have these things.
1. endless energy. and even more energy than that
2. willingness to look like an idiot everyday
3. really good dance moves [all songs need choreographing]
4. excitement over a $5 turtle only because you know how much the children will get from a live pet
5. enough craziness to buy the turtle, name it dennis, and create a habitat on your patio table
6. lots of time for prep work
7. copier so you don't have to hand draw everything
8. laminator so you don't have to tape everything for it to be protected
9. belief that you are making a difference in the lives of these kids even when they don't speak your language
10. understanding that a three year old and a five year old are HUGELY different.
11. magical drink that soothes your hoarse throat
12. ability to do one million things at one given moment
13. patience patience patience patience patience
14. love for stretching yourself too thin between prepping, teaching, and tutoring. and having your own life if you are adventurous.

i am still looking for numbers 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, and 14. if you find them anywhere, send them over to taiwan.