Activity Report
Location: Remand Home
Activity Date: 23.05.2025
Start Time: 10:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM
Facilitators: Ruth Obilo, Lenny Otieno & Spencer Akoth
Number of Participants: 75
Male: 69 Female: 6
Activity Purpose/ Summary:
On Friday, an English grammar class was held at the Remand, focusing on two key topics: the use of articles (a, an, the) and the application of auxiliary verbs (such as is, are, was, were, have, has, etc.). Learners took a grammar quiz with fill-in-the-blank questions to test their understanding and correct usage of these elements in sentence construction. The exercises aimed to assess their grasp of English fundamentals while encouraging independent thinking and application.
The following Tuesday, May 27th, the session resumed with a detailed review of the previous quizzes. Learners actively participated in correcting the exercises as a group, discussing the correct answers and understanding the rationale behind each. After the review, the session transitioned into a fun and interactive Maze Game activity. In this game, students helped a rabbit find its way to carrots, a creative and engaging exercise that provided a break from academic work while subtly reinforcing logical thinking and problem-solving skills in a playful way.
Personnel Input:
As the facilitator, I took the lead in preparing, distributing, and explaining the grammar quizzes, ensuring that the learners understood the instructions and expectations. I also guided the Tuesday review session by inviting participation, explaining common mistakes, and reinforcing correct grammar usage with examples. My role extended beyond instruction to include fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment where the children felt encouraged to try, make mistakes, and learn.
Achievements:
The two sessions achieved multiple objectives. Academically, the learners demonstrated a better understanding of articles and auxiliary verbs, with several showing marked improvement between the initial attempt and the corrected review. The structure of the review session allowed students to learn from both their own mistakes and those of their peers, promoting collaborative learning. Additionally, the Maze Game helped shift the atmosphere from structured to playful, reinforcing engagement and allowing for mental relaxation while subtly enhancing critical thinking.
Unanticipated Achievements:
Unexpectedly, some of the learners who are usually less vocal showed more enthusiasm during the review session, asking questions and confidently suggesting corrections.
Supporting Partners:
Kisumu Children Remand Home.
