These children have become Stewards of the land. We found a fallen tree blocking the dirt road. A Kabota had driven by leaving tracks that they had driven in the underbrush instead of pushing the tree. As soon as T saw it he said "We know what to do!" They all began chanting this phrase as they walked over to the tree and began breaking the branches. They were determined to clear the road. After shrinking the size by a third we all grabbed hold and pulled the tree to the side. Now everyone can pass by safely. Great teamwork! Written by S Robitaille.
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Working with colourThis week we did a lot of activities using colour. We used some natural items like dandelions, coffee and tea to colour some wooden hexagon shapes. We made a bee hive looking piece of art. We used chalk and chalk paint to decorate the side walks. The girls did some drawings with pencil crayons. We also had fun in the little forest. We had a zip-line and a pulley, both with buckets to carry items. They also did the usual play with water and all the dishes. Making potions or food or drink to serve the group. Showing such kindness. We played at Alphie's Trough on the patio and ramps. It was a great place to play house, draw, run up & down the ramps and stairs.
Written by S Robitaille. We have been busy this week. Everyone has settled in nicely. Monday we went to the Wigwam to play house with the collapsible dishes. We then moved over to the fire pit. We had to check out the ramp to the forest. At the fire pit area some children practiced their balance while others played a game of Santa. They pretend to sleep and Santa brings them their water bottle for a gift. Tuesday was splash day. The hose type sprinkler was uncooperative so I hung it from a tree. Then all was great. They had so much fun splashing and washing dishes. They used the little hoses to spray each other or fill cups and bowls. Everyone was soaked by the time we were done. Wednesday we collected a variety of flower petals and grass. We tried to crush them and add water to make paint. It didn't work as well as I hoped for. It was still fun. We read a book later about a pigeon who wants to drive a bus but can not. I asked what do you want to do but can not? One answer was to work with chemicals. Chemicals that clean. Thursday we worked with chemicals. We had food colouring, soap, vinegar, baking soda and water. We made secondary colours from the primary ones. We made small chemical reactions until it began to rain. Quickly we put on our jackets and packed up dumping everything together making a large explosion of foam. Then a race to the centre. Friday we went to visit the Brock statue. I always get the question was he really that tall? I explain he was normal sized but the artist wanted everyone to be able to see him so he made the statue bigger. We continued on to the healing garden. The smell of lavender and sweet grass was lovely. The children were given paper and coloured pencils to draw whatever they see. We did get a robot and some family portraits. W drew the garden including the statues up above. Once they finished drawing out came the bubbles. Happy times in a happy place. We have been busy |
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AuthorSusanne and Roxane are Registered Early Childhood Educators, Forest School Practitioners and National Geographic Certified Educators. Archives
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