Friday, November 5, 2010

Festivals of Light, Celebrations of the Human Spirit

Dear Everyone;

   Monday we begin learning about why it is getting so dark outside so early. We will talk about the seasons and how the sun makes the seasons. Then we will learn about different celebrations around the world that use light at this time of year. Of course, there is a connection! If you have any books or decorations from your family's celebrations they are very welcome. The children can show the class what they bring in as a little informal Show and Tell. Please make sure their names are on everything that comes in so we can return them! Our unit will include Divali, Yalda, Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa as well as the native story of how Raven brought the light. It should be a special unit with lots of wonderful stories and some extra spiffy crafts. 

2 comments:

  1. Wonderful posts Mrs. Whitehead! Thank you for the updates: it sounds like the kids are really learning a lot and having fun too.

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