So I did a lot of searching, thinking and devising, and it turned out just fine. I won’t say successful, not now. But at least I, together with my students, am making progress. That’s a good start.
In the meantime, I’m finding myself becoming more resourceful. I know what they are up to by their exchange of looks and what kind of response I should make as I’m getting to know them. I’m more patient than ever but this gives me a sense of guilt as I was quite grumpy when I was with my three-year-old nephew at home.