To help connect learning with daily life,
students have also been consistently practicing how to use planners and organize their notes,
developing the habit of reviewing and internalizing what they learn.
Following the screening of “Flying with AI,”
MTE has taken a step back from a busy, event-centered schedule
and shifted its focus toward life skills-based learning
to support the genuine growth of our neurodivergent children.
This semester, we were especially blessed
by the warm dedication of our mother teachers.
Life Skill-focused class
Ms. Jina Kim, who has many years of experience teaching Korean,
led a Lunar New Year class where children shared traditional Korean foods,
learned how to perform the New Year bow, and played Yutnori.
Through these experiences, the children encountered not just knowledge,
but a living expression of culture and emotion.
Mr. Jeongho Shin, a former public school math teacher in Korea,
guided students through hands-on geometry activities,
allowing them to build and touch shapes—
helping them experience the joy of learning through both sight and touch.
Ms. Jaeun Jeong taught basic sewing skills,
guiding the children in making small dolls and writing their names, letter by letter.
Through these moments, the children have been steadily—yet clearly—
developing the strength to live their own lives.
The more we spend time with the children,
the more we are reminded that they need more than traditional, lecture-based learning.
They need to see, touch, move, and feel—
to engage all five senses in the learning process.
This semester, we also introduced lessons on
the connection between physical movement and brain function.
Through simple stretching and exercise,
the children learned how movement is closely linked to focus, emotional regulation, and learning ability.
By engaging their bodies, they practiced recognizing and regulating their own states,
discovering that movement is not just physical activity,
but a powerful tool to awaken the brain and bring order to their lives.
For this reason, our focus this semester has not been on accumulating knowledge,
but on helping children develop the ability to follow through and get things done.
We also talked together about the habit of procrastination.
We explored how delaying tasks is not simply laziness,
but often connected to inner fear—
and how repeated avoidance can gradually lead to greater stress and withdrawal.
In addition, we learned that organizing one’s room
can be the starting point for organizing one’s thoughts, emotions, and life.
The children practiced tidying their own spaces,
experiencing how small acts of order can bring clarity and a sense of accomplishment.
To help connect learning with daily life,
students have also been consistently practicing how to use planners and organize their notes,
developing the habit of reviewing and internalizing what they learn.
Practicing Life Together
This semester, the children have also been preparing dinner together each week.
With the warm support of Ms. Jinsoon Kim and many mothers,
the children have cooked a variety of meals—
from rice cake soup and kimbap to curry, spaghetti, tteokbokki, rice balls, and seafood ramen.
Holding knives and using the stove themselves,
they may have started out unsure, but they are becoming more confident each week.
Watching them grow, we all share the same thought:
"One day, these children will be able to live well on their own."
Through these small but meaningful steps,
they are preparing for a future where they can carry on with their lives independently,
even when their parents are not by their side.
In addition, the children have been exposed to a variety of experiences—
listening to orchestral music, watching films,
and engaging in activities such as rock climbing and bowling.
These moments help them become more comfortable connecting with the world around them.
The Power of Community
As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child,”
and this is especially true for children with neurodiversity.
At MTE, children are given space to release what has long been held inside
and to experience moments where they can simply be themselves.
In those moments,
the sense of comfort and relief on their faces
becomes a quiet strength—
one that helps them walk more confidently
through the challenges they will inevitably face in life.
Mothers, too, find strength here—
sharing their struggles, offering empathy,
and discovering together that they are not alone.
In this space, they support one another and seek meaningful solutions together.
This MTE community continues to grow—
quietly, yet firmly—
through your prayers and support.
Looking Ahead
In the coming semester,
we look forward to new opportunities, including
a soccer class led by a neurodivergent student who dreams of becoming a coach,
and a traditional Korean folk painting (Minhwa) class,
where students will work toward completing their own work.
On July 4th, we will also host our
MTE Summer Fundraising Event,
where we will gather to watch the World Cup together
and enjoy Korean food and culture.
Your participation and support
can become a source of courage and hope
for yet another child.
MTE will continue to be a community
that brings quiet yet meaningful and hopeful change
to neurodivergent children and their families
who often remain unseen.
Thank you sincerely for walking with us.
You are already truly More Than Enough.
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