This week, we traveled Around the World as we explored different countries, cultures, and traditions through stories, art, and hands-on activities!
We read the Chinese books “精彩的传统节日,” “我是女总统,” “我家旁边有个图书馆,” “嗨，纽约,” “九色鹿,” and “非洲有没有小熊,” along with the English books “A Ticket Around the World,” “Madeline,” “Zoni’s Rainforest,” “The Princess and the Warrior,” and “Vamos! Let’s Go Eat!”
Throughout the week, we “visited” countries including the United States, Egypt, China, France, Italy, Mexico, South Korea, and regions of Africa while learning about their unique landmarks, traditions, and cultures. Our classroom was filled with creative projects inspired by countries across the globe. We made American flags through collage art, designed Ancient Egyptian paper puppets, created traditional Chinese Dunhuang flying apsara hand drums and beautiful lacquer fans, crafted African tribal masks, and made colorful Korean fans and Carnival masks. We also created paper plate Mexican tacos, built the Eiffel Tower with blocks, designed the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and completed Earth-themed crafts as we learned about our amazing world. Through these hands-on experiences, our students discovered that although people around the world may speak different languages, wear different clothing, or celebrate different traditions, we all share the same planet and can learn from one another with kindness, curiosity, and respect.
For our cooking activity this week, we made dirt pudding! First, we crumbled chocolate cookies to create our “dirt” base. Then, we layered chocolate pudding and topped it with gummy worms to build our own delicious “dirt cups.” Our students had so much fun assembling their treats before enjoying them together!
Next week, we’ll look to the skies as we explore Things That Fly! From airplanes and helicopters to bees, butterflies, and rockets, we’ll discover the many amazing things that soar through the air with stories, art, science, and hands-on activities. We can’t wait to take flight on our next adventure!
Students enjoyed creating traditional lacquer fans, experiencing the beauty of China’s intangible cultural heritage through art and exploration.
Students brought Ancient Egypt to life by creating their own Egyptian paper puppets, combining creativity with cultural discovery!
Students transformed paper plates into tasty-looking tacos and colorful carnival masks, using paint, paper, and plenty of creativity.
Students brought African tribal masks to life by coloring, decorating, and proudly wearing their unique creations.
Students worked together to build the Eiffel Tower out of blocks.
Students became little chefs as they layered chocolate pudding, crushed cookies, and gummy worms to create their own tasty dirt pudding cups!
Students had a lot of fun outdoors, running, playing with hoops, and enjoying ball games with Coach Evan.
