My first grader
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The story of an 84 year-old Kenyan villager and ex Mau Mau veteran who fights for his right to go to school for the first time to get the education he could never afford.The story of an 84 year-old Kenyan villager and ex Mau Mau veteran who fights for his right to go to school for the first time to get the education he could never afford.
The story of an 84 year-old Kenyan villager and ex Mau Mau veteran who fights for his right to go to school for the first time to get the education he could never afford.
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7.4/10
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- Justin Chadwick
- Ann Peacock
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- Naomie Harris
- Oliver Litondo
- Tony Kgoroge
- Justin Chadwick
- Ann Peacock
- Stars
- Naomie Harris
- Oliver Litondo
- Tony Kgoroge
- 22User reviews
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- 56Metascore
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- 18 wins & 12 nominations
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Naomie Harris
- Jane Obinchu
Oliver Litondo
- Kimani Ng'ang'a Maruge
Tony Kgoroge
- Charles Obinchu
Alfred Munyua
- Teacher Alfred
Shoki Mokgapa
- Teacher Elizabeth
Vusi Kunene
- Mr.
Kipruto - (as Vusumuzi Michael Kunene)
Agnes Simaloi
Kamau Mbaya
- Kamau Chege
Emily Njoki
- Young Maruge's Wife
Lwanda Jawar
- Young Maruge
Dan 'Churchill' Ndambuki
- DJ Masha
- (as Daniel Ndambuki 'Churchill')
Hannah Wacera
- Maruge's Daughter
John Kimani
- Maruge's Baby Son
Macharia Kamau
- DJ's PA
Abubakar Mwenda
Tom Gitau
- Old Codger
Watson Mbirua
- Old Codger
Shadrack Murimi Gachuhi
- Old Codger
- Justin Chadwick
- Ann Peacock
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Kimani Ng'ang'a Maruge: I will continue learning, I want to become a vet.
Jane Obinchu: [laughing] A vet? Maruge, you'll be almost 100 years old.
Kimani Ng'ang'a Maruge: I will never stop learning until I have soil in my ears.
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A good retelling of a valiant journey for a hero in the twilight of his life.Great depictions of African people and culture.Stunning photography.
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- June 24, 2011 (Ireland)
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- Kenya
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- Swahili
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- The 1st Grader
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- UK Film Council
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- $332,000
- $20,437
- May 15, 2011
- $1,237,457
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5 Things All First Graders Have In Common
Enter a room full of six- and seven-year-olds and you’re bound to spot one thing right away: the cute little gaps of kids who whistle while they talk. Forget calling it first grade. This is the Missing Teeth Club.
And the similarities don’t stop there. Here are five things all first graders have in common and what you can do to leverage this phase of life.
1. First Graders Talk Nonstop
With this group, breath takes a backseat to words. They say what they think and they talk without thinking. And then, only when absolutely necessary, they gulp in some air and start again.
This pace of conversation leads to lots of laughs and . . . maybe some embarrassment too.
What you can do: Make the most of your time together by leaving room for informal conversation—just let those kids ramble. You can figure out a lot about their life just by listening.
2. First Graders Love to Learn
Oh, the wonder of letters, numbers, shapes, and colors! These kids are writing names and tying shoes with determination. The ability to really focus in on an activity longer than ever before (we’re talking 15 minutes here, so don’t get any wild ideas) means challenges are simply a platform for discovery and growth.
What you can do: Engage your budding scientist by giving concrete examples during teachable moments. First graders genuinely desire to understand and soak up information like a sponge.
3. First Graders Need Structure (and boy, are they getting it!)
If kindergarten was a toe in the water, first grade is a jump off the diving board.
School schedules mean less time for play, more early morning alarm clocks and a higher demand for focused attention. Thankfully, six- and seven-year-olds find their sweet spot in routine.
What you can do: Encourage a solid 10-12 hours of sleep each night and some predictability during the day. Weekends offer the perfect opportunity for regularly scheduled time together. Try Saturday morning donuts or Sunday afternoon walks.
4. First Graders Crave Fun
Kids will be kids, the saying goes. And what a beautiful truth. Kids need room to run, a place to be loud and the freedom to act a little crazy. First graders are no exception. These are an optimistic, happy bunch, floating from playgroup to playgroup and finding all kinds of ways to use their imagination.
What you can do: Motivate your first grader by playing on their level. Let loose. Get goofy. The key to coaching moral abilities isn’t always hidden in heart-to-heart moments. It’s found in fun.
That’s because first graders more easily express themselves through play.
5. First Graders Want Your Attention
Those big, toothless grins tell us only half the story. While our first graders are a fun-loving crew, they’re also desperate for attention. The smiles of these little people-pleasers shout, “Hey! Look at me!” in a room full of competition.
What you can do: Answer the call by giving your undivided attention freely and as often as possible. Be proactive. Encourage your first grader at every turn and offer help when needed. You can instill purpose and capture their heart as you foster growth through relationship.
Life with a first grader is talkative, energetic and fun. Remember, it’s just a phase. . . so don’t miss it.
Discover what’s changing about your kid or teen over the next 52 weeks, the 6 things your kid needs most, and 4 conversations to have in each phase. The Phase Project, including these Elementary Bundle Guides, is a synthesis of personal experience, academic research, and gatherings of leaders and educational experts from across the child development spectrum.
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My favorite man on earth, my son Miroslav is already a first grader, time flies .... the years are running!!! May the road be bright!
I thought I would cry, but I didn’t have to. My son was so worried that he almost fainted .... a lot of people and noisy). no, only on September 1st!)))
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My child is a first grader! What parents of future schoolchildren need to know and how to properly prepare their child for school0003
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About the authors
Renata Kirilina
No. 1 expert on effective teaching of children at school.
She has gone from a teacher to a public school principal and knows all the pitfalls of the education system.
Practitioner, all effective learning techniques have been tested on thousands of children.
Author of the methodology "Complicated in simple words" and "Effective learning technique", "School of special agents".
The geography of students covers all of Russia, the CIS countries, Europe, the USA and Canada.
Founder and director of the School for Smart Children. Mom of two schoolboy sons and a daughter.
Author of the blog "Learning with pleasure" - http://gladtolearn.ru/blog/
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More than 30 years of teaching experience at school
Teacher of the highest category. Teacher of the year.
Health teacher. Winner of all-Russian competitions.
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Introduction
What should a modern mother be able to do if her child is in school?
It is believed that the mother of one child is a soldier, two are demobilized, and three are special forces... And it's not just about childcare or domestic issues. In schooling, everything is exactly the same.
The child went to school, and the mother of the first grader, feeling like a beginner, does everything that the teachers say.
Makes a lot of mistakes and does completely unnecessary actions.
She knows that she has no experience in teaching, and therefore she does not even try to argue with the methods of school education.
Many parents believe that they do not have the right to change something, to participate in the discussion, because they do not have knowledge in this matter.
And since there are no rights, it means that it is impossible to express one's point of view.
And all that remains is to do what the teachers say, torturing yourself and your child with homework and demands, spoiling your relationship with him and your nerves.
That's not true.
Just an opinion must be supported by the letter of the law, your position must be competent and thoughtful.
Often at school, precisely because parents do not know the law on education and are not familiar with the Federal State Standard, lawlessness is created and the rights of the child are violated.
There can be a lot of examples of situations: they set a task in the first grade (although they shouldn’t), put a child with two marks for homework in a journal (although this is illegal), put a child out of the class or removed from the lesson (which is forbidden), etc. In this situation, we will talk about what a student's mother should know and be able to do, as well as what erroneous statements about the school exist.
The first thing the parents of schoolchildren should do is to get acquainted not only with the duties (which are readily introduced at the meeting), but also with the rights of children. And also study the Federal State Educational Standard.
Unfortunately, parents often remain newbies in the field of education, they do not develop in it, which means that for them the teacher is still an unshakable authority, and his desires are the law.
To the detriment of myself and my children. Knowing the letter of the law, the ability to competently defend your position will allow you and your children to be safe in the school environment.
Secondly, it is important to understand the nature of the teacher and help the child find an approach to the teacher. All teachers are people. Each teacher has his own character. You need to understand the character of each teacher, to show this character to your child. And give each teacher what he needs.
One teacher needs a child to sit quietly in class.
