There is nothing like being with children (well, maybe also pets) to make you appreciate the little things. This week, as the weather plummeted and adults fretted about possible snow and all things pandemic, the children delighted in cracking ice, squishing mud, painting, running, and just being together.
The calendar has heaped Lunar New Year, Valentine’s Day and Family Day upon us all in a rush, so our educators, and programs, were bursting with ideas and projects! For Lunar New Year we have been inspired to dance like a Lion (Thank you to Maxwell and his parents, Wendy & Roger for visiting the Eagles class!); painted boxes to build a dragon; and shared books and felt stories.
Caring for one another is an ongoing practice: for example, our small groups help the children to recognize and address one another’s feelings, voices, and strengths. In honour of Valentine’s Day, special projects focussed on our love for this land were started and will continue next week.
Like the land, the weather always informs our daily learning: children have been noticing frost and ‘dragon breath’; kept themselves moving to stay warm; and built resiliency while persevering through difficulties such as chilly fingers, talking over the wind, and walking while cocooned in bulky clothing. We hope you enjoy the following glimpse of our past weeks. Our whole team wishes you all a joyous, restful, and playful long weekend: Gung Hay Fat Choy! Happy Valentine’s Day! and Happy Family Day!
In appreciation,
Kate
