Joyful Beginnings Bluebirds: January 26 - 30, 2026
Dear Joyful Beginnings Bluebirds Families,
With the presence of King Winter, we found ourselves spending more time in our indoor classroom, where the children’s imaginations flourished. Some Bluebirds set up picnics or birthday parties in the kitchen, while others pretended to drive their sick babies to the hospital, using a basket as a steering wheel beneath the rainbow bridge. While still other friends used blocks and wooden animals to build a variety of structures. Throughout their free play, the children creatively incorporated silks as blankets, colorful curtains, babies’ diapers, capes, and dresses. The soft texture of the silk provided a calming sensory experience and also inspired limitless possibilities for play.
Last week, our painting time was filled with delighted “wows.” After Mr. Brush covered the whole paper with a wintry shade of blue, the children added some fairy dust (salt) to create a snowy scene. Using their fingers, the children gently picked up a little fairy dust at a time and sprinkled it on their paintings. While the fairy dust spread and rippled across their painting, the students' eyes became wide open, and their faces lit up with wonder. Watercolor painting fosters imagination. As the children work with the fluid, formless, dreamy colors, they find great joy through simplicity. With a small surprise added in the end, this creative process becomes even more magical.
Later in the week, the rain fairies came to visit us. The children had the most wonderful time playing outdoors. They ran joyfully through every big puddle and splashed tirelessly in the small stream on the farm. Though they were covered in mud from head to toe, the smiles on their faces showed just how pleased and fulfilled they felt through nature exploration. A true picture of childhood is found in muddy hands and carefree laughter. These experiences nurture resilience and help the children build a deeper connection to the world around them.
This week, our morning activities will continue to focus on enhancing fine motor skills. The children will use yarn to create simple lacing patterns on paper. For our older friends who will be moving to kindergarten next school year, this activity supports the development of eye-hand coordination and the ability to sustain attention. For our younger friends, this activity may seem challenging in the beginning, but it offers a gentle and beneficial introduction to Waldorf handwork.
Announcements & Reminders:
January 31: Community Work Day
February 7: Early Childhood & Grade Curriculum meeting at 11 am & All School Meeting (Spring) at 12:30 pm
February 12: Lunar New Year Performance 2:30 pm (all families welcome)
February 16-20: Mid Winter Break (No School)
February 23: Teacher in Service (No School)
Thank you for sharing your lovely children with us, and thank you for your support.
Warmly,
Ki Siyu
