Decorations
are seen differently by each individual and expressed in different ways
and forms. During the first week of our new unit, the children got a
chance to express what they know about decorations. Most of them
think that colour is decoration, as well as objects around the room.
This
exploration will continue for eight weeks, allowing the children ample time
to inquire, explore and share their learning with others.
The line of inquiry that we discussed first was: "Decorations tell human stories and help us know one another."
This
directed our discussion towards Remembrance Day. The children are aware
of this Holiday and it is a great connection to our unit on decorations
and who we are. The tradition of having a poppy pinned close to our
hearts, is a form of decoration, remembering the brave ones as well as
sending peace, love and kindness around the world.
These give me a feeling that the children had a whole body experience as they made these poppies. This seems like a really important way to explore the practice of remembering. Thank you
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