


During our reading today the kids could illustrate as I read. Kamie and Catherine chose to do this activity. The others listened quietly, colored in coloring books (which we hardly ever do) and created more bracelets with yarn.


Yesterday we made the rakhi. While studying our Ancient Indian History we learned about different traditions that the people in India have. This is one tradition. We modified it a bit, but the kids had a great time making these for each other. Below see information I found on the internet:
"Sisters tie a red thread or nowadays more ornately decorated bracelets, around the wrists of their brothers. This thread symbolizes the affectionate sibling relationship between them." While tying the rakhi, sisters chant the lines from the text they memorize and believe this will protect them from evil spirits. We discused different aspects of that and what we believe.


Today was also filled with a bit of emails back and forth to my friends in Tiawan. I downloaded Google Earth and showed the kids our house, Taylor, Kamie, and Kalebs house and then showed them Tiawan. Its was great. Google Earth is amazing.
I think we will really enjoy the Wind in the Willows..had a few words I had to edit.. but it was not a big deal.
I am off to update Jo's blog.. he is sitting here waiting.. :)
2 comments:
I think Catherine definitely has inherited your talent, Ruth!!!! Great sketch.
Have fun with the wind in the willows!
Catherine's picture is great! I also appreciate Kamie's imagination. Thanks again, K
Post a Comment