Indian/Brave Bunny and Parachute Play

Highlights of our day
What a gorgeous day today! Given that, we spent most of the day outdoors. We busted out the parachute and had a great time making the ball placed in the middle FLY! And then we threw in Sophia's puppy and Damon's Bobee. We held up the parachute over our heads and enjoyed looking at how the sunlight streamed through the bright colors.

Children making Sand Angels.

Continued our Art Exploration from yesterday for the M/W group.

We read Indian Bunny by Ruth Bornstein. Ummmm, I know the title is not politically correct, (hey it was printed in the early 70's) but it was one of my favorite stories as a child. Recently, the book has come back into print and titled changed to Brave Bunny, but I don't have that version.

One day Brave Bunny sets out to explore the world. He has a whirlwind of a day, experiencing more than he could ever imagine. He learns how tadpoles turn into frogs, he dances like a deer in a meadow, and he makes many new friends. After an exhausting day of exploring and learning, Brave Bunny wants the other animals in the forest to know he is there with them.

It's a sweet and easy story that young children can understand and touches on respect for cultures other than their own. I also love the simple pencil sketch illustrations.

We've walked through Hands Are Not For Hitting book again. Ask your child to tell you the many good things their hands can do.

More coolness found in a lunchbox. Mark, do you know, I look forward to these as much as the children? ;)

A reminder that Casa T. will be closed next week for Thanksgiving Holidays. A copy of LISD's school calendar can be found

HERE. Casa T. does remain open during staff development (student holidays), but does close on teacher holidays.

Thank you for giving your child's caregiver the gift of restorative rest. And thank you all for being such supportive, and amazing parents! I count my lucky stars for the love and support I receive from you all.