This week we took a break from our regular routines to learn about how people celebrate around the world. We learned what customs and traditions are and we shared some traditions of our own.
We boarded "Wright's Airlines" via google earth and traveled to many countries around the world including Sweden, Italy, India, and Germany. We have had lots of fun comparing and contrasting how others celebrate with how we celebrate. We even had a special visitor! Joao's mom Marina came to share how they celebrate Christmas in Brazil! We learned that it is summer during Christmas and that their Santa sometimes wears summer clothes! She even brought Panatone, a type of bread with fruit pieces in it, for us to try! Learning about other holidays helps us understand our world and build an understanding for others. We have really enjoyed it!
Sharing our own family traditions
This friend has a summer birthday so we celebrated her half birthday instead. Thanks for sharing treats!
She brought us kazoos too. What beautiful music we made.
Even her cute little brother helped us celebrate!
My birthday is in the summer too! Some sweet parents brought me some treats to share too! You all sure know how to make me feel loved. Thank you!
We did manage to squeeze in some math this week. We learned about comparing weight and also capacity.
Here are some pictures from our Holidays around the world unit.
Making hats for star boys and St. Lucia crowns for the girls
Coloring Rangoli's to learn about Diwali.
Congratulations to our citizen of the month! Our class picked a great friend!
Things to know:
- Thursday, December 21 - Kindergarten Cozy Day
- We will be wearing PJs and enjoying hot chocolate and a holiday movie. Your child can bring a pillow and a blanket too so we can get extra cozy!
- Thursday December 21 - Holiday Party 2:20
- Friday December 22 - January 3 - No School - Winter Break
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