Greetings Honeybees Families,
The children are enjoying our new winter circle, particularly our songs about preparing wood to keep warm for the winter. We make sawing and chopping movements, and the large-motor gestures help to keep our bodies warm on these chilly mornings. Students continue to work on projects that develop their fine motor skills, as well. We spent time molding figurines using beeswax. The students noticed that the more they rolled the beeswax in their palms, the softer and more malleable it became. For handwork projects, some students have been busy sewing pouches while others work on sewing animals, which is a slightly more complex project. We also finger-knit crowns and necklaces, with some students using two fingers and more experienced students using three or four fingers. It’s wonderful to see their progress and their eagerness to take on new handwork projects.
For storytime, we shared a favorite tale about a bird with a broken wing who flies from tree to tree, searching for somewhere to keep warm until springtime. Some of the trees do not welcome the bird, stating they have no room or fear it will eat their acorns. However, the spruce tree noticed the bird and welcomed him into its warm branches. The pine tree also agreed to help block the wind for its shelter. The juniper tree was happy to share its berries with the bird all winter. When the North Wind wanted to come down to the forest to play, it asked King Frost if it could blow off all the leaves on the trees. King Frost said you may, except for the trees that showed kindness and care to the bird with the broken wing, thus sweetly explaining why our evergreen trees are forever green.
We look forward to seeing you via Zoom tonight at our Curriculum Night at 6:00 pm. We will be discussing the school Auction and will come together to review the spring curriculum and brainstorm ideas for our class auction project; please come ready to share your ideas and inspiration! Last year we made a beautiful Waldorf-style birthday basket. Previously, we had a flower landscape mobile made out of wool. It is a collaboration between the teachers, children, and parents. We will also review our school calendar, highlighting upcoming events and important dates to remember.
Announcements and Reminders:
Please continue to send a vegetable to chop on Mondays. Please use this to sign up to send apples on Tuesdays. Thank you.
Upcoming Events:
1/16 Early Childhood Curriculum Night (via Zoom) 6:00 p.m.
First Grade Risers Informational meeting - TBD
1/17 Grades Curriculum Night (on campus) 6:00 p.m.
2/3 Community Work Day 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
2/3 All School Meeting 12:30 p.m.
Thank you for all that you do and for sharing your precious children with us.
Peace & Light,
Ki Fatima
