Retired teacher with special class

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Ms. Le Thi Thoa in singing class for mentally disabled children. VNA Photo: Phương Hoa
Van (15 years old) can only use her left hand but still patiently writes letters. VNA Photo: Phương Hoa
Students enjoy outdoor activities. VNA Photo: Phương Hoa
It takes a long time for mentally retarded students to learn to read. VNA Photo: Phương Hoa
Students enjoy outdoor activities. VNA Photo: Phương Hoa
Khanh Linh (18 years old) has been attending the class for 5 years but only knows how to write. VNA Photo: Phương Hoa
Ms. Thoa spends a whole week guiding students to read a passage fluently. VNA Photo: Phương Hoa
Ms. Thoa evaluates students' written assignments at the end of class. VNA Photo: Phương Hoa
Ms. Thoa evaluates students' written assignments at the end of class. VNA Photo: Phương Hoa
Thanh Huyen (35 years old) has attended the class for 10 years. VNA Photo: Phương Hoa
Thoa takes care of her students like her own children. VNA Photo: Phương Hoa
Thoa guides students to write correctly. VNA Photo: Phương Hoa
Retired teacher with special class
Ms. Le Thi Thoa used to be a primary school teacher. After retiring, she volunteered to become a teacher of the special class at her residential area in Hoang Mai district, Hanoi. Every day, she patiently teaches less fortunate children to play games, learn to write each letter, helping them integrate into life. The class always has about 20 students aged from 10 to over 30 years old, with 3 different study groups: coloring, reading and writing. The class curriculum is very flexible, all based on each person's health, personality and cognitive ability. VNA Photo: Phương Hoa