Student: Ge Yuchen ( 葛雨晨 ) Teacher: Zhang Cuifen Kunming No.8 Middle School Kunming, Yunnan Province, China Trillium Learning Global 21 st Century Schools Project

How am I growing up?  Hello, my name is Ge Yuchen. My last name is Ge, and my first name is Yuchen. My English name is Lucy. I am 13 years old. My birthday is April sixth. My favorite subject is math, because it is very interesting. I can play volleyball and ping-pong. I like to watch movies. I go to the movies on weekends. My favorite movie is Mr. Bean. It is so funny. I’m happy, I’m growing up. Let’s share how I’m growing up to you.  This is me !

In 2003, I was five years old. I had a happy and relaxing childhood.

That’s a group of pictures. Do you like me?

In 2004, I was seven years old. I was taller than the previous year.

I was very happy on my seventh birthday. Wow, what do you think of my birthday cake?

Summer has arrived…… The weather was very Hot! In 2005, I was eight years old. Growing up makes me happy.

Spring is beautiful

Look, Blossoming flowers! This is my friend In 2006, I was nine years old. My best friend was celebrating my birthday for me.

Wow, do you also want to own one? That was my home-made cake.

Look, one bright red strawberry. In 2007, I was ten years old. I like outdoor activities.

Is it beautiful?

Look, during the winter flowers are still unbeaten opening In the winter of 2008, I was 11years old. How cold the winter was! Kunming is called spring city. Flowers were still blossoming!

Cute

Look, the Avenue of Stars A beautiful sea shore In 2009, I was 12 year old. I was not a little girl. I have grown up. Kunming is far from a sea. I was happy when I saw the real sea.

I was very happy. Have you enjoyed your Disney tour? A DISNEY TOUR

Very cool Wine woman in the town In 2010, I was 12 years old. I was enjoying my vacation with my cousin. How relaxing!

Look, a leaf of lotus can be a hat! Do you want to have a try?

These photos tell you how I am growing up happily. I think they are good memories for myself and hope that you enjoyed them too! Can you share your growing-up stories?