Sunlight, like golden threads, filters through the dappled leaves, gently illuminating the schoolyard. The classrooms echo with the children's clear laughter and the sound of them reading aloud, like a joyful symphony floating in the air. The school's atmosphere is like a garden awakened in spring, brimming with life and vitality.

Lin Yue stood in the hallway outside the classroom, quietly listening to the sounds coming from inside. She wore a light pink shirt, the cuffs slightly rolled up, revealing her slender wrists. Her hair was tied in a ponytail, with a few stray strands falling beside her cheeks, making her appear even more gentle. A smile unconsciously played on her lips, and her eyes sparkled with satisfaction. Seeing the children's enthusiastic response to the new teaching methods these past few days, she knew that all their efforts had not been in vain.

Deep within her heart, a warm current surged. She had once been deeply worried about the state of education at this humble school, fearing that the children would lose their love of learning under such difficult conditions. But now, she saw a glimmer of hope. Every child's smile, every instance of active participation, was like a shining star, illuminating the starry sky of education in her heart. She secretly vowed to make this light shine ever brighter.

Inside the classroom, a literacy lesson was in progress. Teacher Zhang stood on the podium, holding homemade flashcards, her face beaming with a bright smile. "Class, today we're going to play a new word-guessing game. I'll describe what the word looks like and what it means, and then you can guess it. Let's see who can guess the fastest and most accurately!" Teacher Zhang's voice was clear and melodious, full of infectious energy. Her bright, expressive eyes scanned every expectant little face in the classroom.

The children sat up straight, their eyes fixed on Teacher Zhang, their little faces full of excitement. A girl with two little braids clenched her hands tightly together, leaning slightly forward, eager to join the game. The little boy next to her kept swinging his legs, his eyes sparkling with confidence, as if he was ready to show off his skills.

"I'll start now! This character is an animal. It has black and white colors and loves to eat bamboo." As soon as Teacher Zhang finished speaking, the children all raised their little hands.

"Teacher, I know, it's the 'cat' in 'panda'!" a little boy shouted, his face flushed with excitement and his eyes filled with pride.

"That's right! You're so smart." Teacher Zhang praised with a smile, then wrote the character "cat" on the blackboard. "Now let's do another one. This character is a kind of fruit. It's round, has a red skin, and tastes sweet."

"It's the 'guo' in 'apple'!" A little girl raised her hand high, her voice clear and loud.

The classroom atmosphere was lively, and the children easily memorized new Chinese characters through games. They no longer felt that learning was a boring task, but rather like exploring a fun and mysterious treasure.

Meanwhile, in another classroom at the school, a natural science class was also in full swing. Lin Yue and Chen Yu were assisting with the teaching, and they brought the waterwheel model they had used during their previous practice session by the river to the classroom.

Chen Yu stood beside the waterwheel model, wearing a white short-sleeved shirt that subtly revealed his strong muscles. His face was tanned a healthy wheat color by the sun, and his deep eyes shone with care for the children. "Classmates, today we'll take a closer look at the waterwheel model. Think about it, besides the power of water, what other ways can we make the waterwheel turn?" Chen Yu's voice was deep and magnetic, and he looked at the children with encouraging eyes.

The children fell into deep thought; some scratched their heads, while others whispered among themselves. After a while, a bright little boy raised his hand: "Teacher, can we use the wind? We can use a fan to fan the waterwheel and make it move."

“That’s a great idea! Let’s give it a try,” Lin Yue said with a smile. She was wearing a light blue dress, which made her look fresh and elegant. She walked over to the little boy and handed him a fan. The little boy excitedly took the fan and fanned the waterwheel, and the other children gathered around to help. As the wind from the fan blew, the waterwheel slowly turned, and the children exclaimed in amazement.

Wow, it's really spinning!

"The wind has such power!"

The children's eyes were filled with curiosity and surprise. They experienced the wonder of knowledge through practice and their interest in natural science grew stronger.

In a corner of the playground, physical education class took on a new look. The PE teacher, Brother Li, a warm and outgoing man, led the children in fun sports games. He divided the children into several groups for a relay race. Each group had to complete small tasks related to math or language arts, such as reciting an ancient poem or answering a simple arithmetic problem, before they could continue running.

"Go! Go!" Shouts echoed across the playground. Children laughed and ran, thinking actively as they answered questions. A usually shy little girl recited the entire poem "Ode to the Goose" fluently during the recitation session. Her classmates applauded and cheered for her, and a confident smile appeared on her face.

While the teachers rested in the office, they were also enthusiastically discussing these new changes. Teacher Li, his hair gray but his eyes still bright, sat in his chair. He smiled and said to the other teachers, "This fun and hands-on teaching method is truly excellent. Look how energetic the children are now, and how much more motivated they are to learn than before."

Teacher Zhang nodded in agreement: "Yes, before, some children were always listless in class. Now, they eagerly look forward to every class, just wanting to know what fun learning methods will be used today." Her face was filled with a happy smile, and she was genuinely pleased with the changes in the children.

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