Origami Class with Fortuners at PAUD Sanggar Fortune
That 5 x 10 meters room had already been full with more noise and chatter than its usual; even though the sun had not been perfectly raised. Colored paper, scissors, glue, paper, and markers were scattered on the carpet. Small bags were laying recklessly all around the room, with chairs and folding tables that are not less cluttered. To complement this all, the boys’ cry was heard responding to each other.
“Ma’am, I cannot fold it!” cried one of the boys to his teacher who was standing in front of him. Andini Imaniar Putri Bahri laughed and she then lifted the paper in her hand aloft. “First, you should fold the paper like this, ok? Please lift up your paper, I want to see,” said Andin with her voice hardened.
Yes, that teacher is Andin, the secretary and assistant to the Managing Director Fortune PR. On last December 13, 2012, Fortuners for once again were chosen to become a one-day teacher in Earkt Childhood Education (PAUD) Sanggar Fortune. That day, Andin was not alone. Dwi Wibowo or familiarly called Ino, Human Capital Development officer at Fortune Indonesia, also participated as origami teachers in Sanggar Fortune that is also one of CSR programs of PT Fortune Indonesia Tbk.
Although she is not good at making origami, Andin and Ino appeared to be skillful in teaching the children how to make hats and propellers from paper folding. Patiently, they also taught the children how to fold the paper into various animals, such as dogs, cats, and whales. Perhaps, because of the children immediately fell in love with Andin and Ino, they were fighting for attracting the attention of their teachers to draw them a pair of eyes on their crafts!
“One at a time, ok? All your whales will certainly have the eyes,” said Andin who was overwhelmed and busy making circles on both sides of the crafts that the children made. “So, have all your whales had got their eyes?” asked Andin which then replied by the children cry.
Ino was no less overwhelmed. Moreover, he was assigned to teach to the group of younger students whose age ranged from 1 to 3 years. “Because they are still so young and small, making them to quickly understand what I meant is very difficult,” Ino said. “Because I sat too long, my feet is getting numb and could not move. I could feel an immediate pain when someone touches it. Apparently, taking care of children is indeed very troublesome, huh?. I just found out why we should be patient when we become a playgroup and kindergarten teacher,” Ino said, then laughed.
Sarwandi, the principal of PAUD Ragunan, expressed her appreciation for origami classes held by Fortune. According to her, PAUD Ragunan once ever gave a similar lesson, but their origami creations were not as good as the ones taught by Fortune teachers. “The children are also taught to make many types of animals and airplane from paper folding. But, the variations are not so many and the shape is not as good as what has been taught today,” said Sarwandi.
Sarwandi admitted that such program is very useful for the kids since they become much more excited when they get visited by Fortune teachers. The origami lesson is very helpful for the cadres of PAUD’s teachers that are still limited. “Hopefully, our PAUD could develop further and no less advanced than others that have been founded first. Thank you very much for your concern, Fortune,” Sarwandi concluded.
Although feeling overwhelmed, Andin and Ino also admitted their happiness after teaching. “This is my first experience to become a teacher. If only I could continue to teach until late afternoon, it is definitely going to be exciting even though I almost lose my voice,” joked Andin.