Osiyo, River Otter families.
Our class was able to engage in play in many types of weather this week! From warm and sunny to cold and rainy, we enjoyed so many activities. We discovered that we can check the bird bath each morning to see how cold it got outside overnight by observing whether there is water or ice. We visited the farm on Tuesday morning to take care of the compost and visit the animals, and on Thursday afternoon we went on a nature walk. We walked slowly and were able to observe many interesting things along the way, from mushrooms and lichen to ducks and daffodils. In the forest we were dragons and birds, cooked and experimented with mud, created with nature treasures, rocks, and shells on the platform, and played tic tac toe with a beautiful wood burned board Ki Kim made for us.
Ki Rachel has provided us with some great practical work activities to help with the farm. This week during Golden Knights classes, the younger students used scissors to cut old t-shirts into cleaning cloths. We also sorted, matched, and folded together sets of work gloves for the farm. We will also start other new practical tasks in the coming weeks such as collecting and sorting wood and sticks to build fires, and making items for the spring auction that will occur in April. Kindergarten students love to help, so you may be surprised to see how much they enjoy having special tasks at home. Folding washcloths and towels, setting the table, sorting and putting away silverware, sorting laundry, dusting, and sweeping are all tasks your child may enjoy at home.
Announcements and Reminders
If extra clothing or outerwear has come home with your child recently, please wash and return it as soon as possible so we have them to lend to other students when needed. Thank you so much for your help!
You may hear new names from your child in the coming weeks. We will have students visiting our class over the next couple of months, during our enrollment season. It is a fun and exciting experience for everyone.
Thank you for sharing your children with us, and for being part of our community.
Gyvalieliga,
Ki Holly
