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This week, Wyatt's mom sent in a note with a book that was filled with pressed leaves. She explained that they had gone on a walk and found beautiful leaves that were changing color in their neighborhood. She thought the Cardinal class would like to examine them.
Wyatt invited friends at Choice Time to visit a table where the leaves were displayed for further investigation. The children began by sorting and classifying the leaves by shape, color and size. They asked questions about "where the leaves came from and what types of trees grow the leaves"
Interest and discussion emerged as the children had the opportunities to touch, feel and compare the leaves. The children were asked if they thought there was any tool at the Science center that might help them to further investigate. Wyatt and Samuel decided the magnifying classes would be a good choice to help them look more closely at the leaves.
Interest in the leaves was sparked by this lovely invitation that Wyatt and family brought to our class! We will be sure to bring our magnifying glasses with us on our campus walks and we will also visit our Lower School library to see if we can find some books about trees and leaves to support this interest. This feels like only the beginning of wonderful exploration....
A Quiet Place, by Douglas Wood
We gathered for Morning Meeting on our Block Area rug this morning and formed a large circle around beautifully lit candles. The colored lit candles and the soft lights set the tone for a lovely, quiet meeting. The children were asked to close their eyes and listen...listen to the quiet sounds of our classroom ...
The children were then asked to reflect on how they felt when our space became quiet....what were some of their thoughts.... what were some of the feelings they were feeling as our classroom changed ...
We then introduced the beautifully illustrated book A Quiet Place, by Douglas Wood. This book draws the reader /listener to places that are far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life-a place that isn't ringing or talking or roaring or playing. Exploring what it is like to find a special place where we can all think our own thoughts and feel our own feelings is so beautifully highlighted in this special book clearly aligning with Quaker values and Meeting for Worship.
Engage your child in finding their own quiet place at home tonight!
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