The kids became engaged and interested in the chicken for Laos project after we talked about the importance of supporting farmers and how this in turn supports communities. We went to the library and picked up a book on Laos and on chickens. We looked at pictures of Laos and talked about the differences they noticed from the landscape and culture of Laos.
We talked about the project and the idea of giving and supporting global communities in need of support.
The kids were really interested in the idea of providing chickens for the farmers that could then provide food and agricultural support for communities in Laos.
Olivia said, "Farmers are important because they make food". Ana said, "The food goes to store and then we go there and take it home to eat. Without them we would have no food to eat."
The kids drew pictures of chickens. They used feathers for texture and pencil crayons.
They were really excited to send the pictures off and have Aeroplan donate $5 for each drawing to the purchase of a chicken.
ART: PRINTMAKING
We went to the library and took out some books on different illustrators and artists that we will look at to inspire us as we start to think about printmaking for the holiday season.
We also started talking about the importance of giving and what it means to be resourceful. This conversation happened while we discussed Laos and how we could give to the community.
MUSIC
We have been listening to different genres of music at snacktime. This started a conversation about music and what sounds and instruments we were interested in. On we took a trip to Long & McQuade. We didn't have enough time to explore the whole store, but we came to the agreement that we all wanted to see the drums and maybe play them...which we did! The kids were all able to sit at their own electronic drum kit and play away! There were some good drum rolls happening. We then went to see the brass section. The kids identified instruments and were excited that they were able to hear some of them played by people in the store. We will have to take a trip back there soon!
In the meantime, we've been brainstorming a band name and starting to make up songs.
MAPPING
We put a map of Toronto up and we all took turns circling where our houses were on the map. We talked about what neighbourhoods we lived in and decided that we want to walk by each other's houses so that we can share where we live we the group.
We will also mark the places we've been and where we are going to.
MOVEMBER
We talked a bit about Movember and Prostate Cancer. We touched upon "standing in solidarity" with others and showing support.
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