Greetings Dear Families,
Last week a couple of the children found some “beautiful leaves” and urgently called their peers to come help them roll a large stump to a certain tree. Indeed the leaves looked like three red rubies glowing under the sun. The children worked together pushing and rolling the stump to just the right spot. Finally, they reached the tree and one by one they climbed on the stump until they were able to reach their goal. It was lovely to observe them working together for a common goal in such a meaningful and magical way.
The yarn that we previously dyed yellow with a natural goldenrod dye made for us by Ki Ieva, has become a popular yarn to build a bow. This has opened up the opportunity for a lot of bow and arrow adventuring in our forest this past week. The children have even designated a certain tree branch as their bow hook to safekeep their bows.
The children also started sanding wood rounds and, after the students polish them on another occasion, they will be used by the class for imaginative play and building. The children have already started using them on the platform as tiny stepping stumps. Some of the children are also sewing bean bags, which we hope to use in our circle in the near future. The children each have their own handwork bag with their name embroidered on it to safely store their current projects.
During the week, the students heard a story reminding us of the Light we each carry within. Summer had come to an end. The days were growing colder, the nights were getting longer, and there was a boy who lived all alone in the forest. When he noticed the sun did not stay as long as it had been in the warmer days, he became very worried. He didn’t like the dark and felt all alone. He wished the sun would stay longer. He walked around the forest and saw a few lingering lightning bugs flickering their lights. He thought to himself, “Even the bugs have a light to brighten them up!” He looked up at the moon shining so bright in the night sky, and the stars too- he so wished he had a light of his own to have with him all the time. The moon was far away, but he could hear the wish of the little boy. Ask your child what happened next.
Thank you for all that you do and for sharing your precious children with us! 🌹
Reminders & Announcements:
TONIGHT- lantern walk at 6:00 pm
THIS WEEK- coat drive for One Warm Coat, through Friday
11/14-11/18- Non Perishable food drive for Never Alone food pantry
11/18- Thanksgiving luncheon and half-day dismissal for all students
11/21-11/25- NO SCHOOL- Thanksgiving break
Peace & Blessings,
Ki Fatima
