Greetings Dear Beaver families,

While we experienced some chillier weather last week, our forest was alive with more birds than usual, new forest games, and busy children at work while they sang along to Christmas songs. We crafted rainbow wands using sticks we found in the forest by wrapping them with pieces of wool roving. The children enjoyed this activity that also helps to develop their fine motor skills. Some of the students also made their own necklaces using a thread and needle and some colorful buttons and beads.

We had a lovely nature walk in the forest and visited the animals. The children watched a tree get chopped and accompanied the chopping with one of our circle songs about chopping wood. On Wednesday, we celebrated our dear Rémy’s fifth birthday, as we were sharing wishes, a bird swooped down in the middle of our circle and perched itself on the bird feeder near to us- it was a special thing to witness! On Friday, the students made their own cookie shop; they were making “all over the world” cookies. They also worked hard together to rebuild the fort in the forest and the new types of fungi growing on the tree branches were of special interest. The harmony in their play together has been such a sweet thing to witness.

Reminders:

It’s the final week of our TOY DRIVE for Must ministries. Please donate a new, unwrapped toy during carpool or you can make a monetary donation here, if desired.

As always, thank you for sharing your precious children with us!

Warmly,

Ki Fatima