Another way to draw children's attention to print. Let them illustration the labels around the room. This one was on the bathroom at the early childhood center.

Visiting the original campus of the University of San Marcos, founded in 1551, the oldest university in South America.

During a workshop on The Value of Play.

One of several meetings with some of the faculty of Early the Childhood Education Program at the Pontificia Universidad Catholica of Peru (PUCP). An awesome group of educators.

Preschoolers on a field trip right outside their school at the local shop. Notice how the teacher is drawing their attention to the print on the sign.

Surprise Parade

 I went to see the changing of the guard at the Presidential Palace in the Plaza de Armes. I had no idea there was going to be a parade and that I would be at the staging grounds where the different groups gathered before marching. This is just a small taste of what I saw.

I visited a program today that included health care, nutrition, and the three programs depicted above where mothers learn the proper techniques for nursing their babies, "Skin to Skin" where young parents learn to connect and bond to their babies, and child care. It was an amazing place with dedicated staff working very hard to make a difference in the lives of at-risk families.

I visited 2 wonderful Reggio Emilia inspired preschools this morning. The children were involved in amazing work in both locations. At both schools learning was documented, natural materials were prominent and beauty was everywhere.

Meeting with the professional practicum supervisors of the PUCP Early Childhood and Primary Education team.

Very young children work alongside their parents and older siblings. In traditional dress, they sell items to tourists or accept (and expect) money to pose for pictures.

One child's pet is another child's dinner.

Field trip to see Incan ruins. The kids loved the day outdoors but thought what they saw was just a pile of rocks. Hopefully, the experience will be one that they will eventually appreciate having had.

Handmade finger puppets are everywhere. I'm bringing some back. Found these in a shop in the center of Lima. The little girl selling them was too cute to resist.