Hanukkah with Mia S.

Making Latkes







What happens when you have preschoolers work with onions?
Their eyes tear up. Oy Vey!





Please  note, the children aren't 'crying'. Just teary. And it hit 4 kids in this group at the same time! Sweet things.
After eyes were dabbed, and hands were washed of all the onion, we played with dreidels.





Ava is a master spinner.


Mama Keri explained how in the celebration of Hanukkah, they light one candle on each evening (starting on the far right) during Hanukkah, and did you know? They don't blow them out! The children enjoyed taking turns lighting the candles with guidance, and then Keri sang the Dreidel song.



Mia even brought her pretend menorah to show her friends, which was followed by lunch and consumption of the delicious latkes Keri made.



Then a few children created their own version of candles with the aluminum foil that was under the menorahs.



A big THANK YOU to Mia S. and Mama Keri for bringing part of your culture to our school. We had a wonderful time!!





חנוכה שמח
Happy Hanukkah!

Multicultural Winter Celebrations

Today, you might be trimming the Christmas tree, your neighbor next door might be preparing a Hanukkah meal, friends across town may be fasting in preparation for 'Eid-ul-Fitr, or some may be preparing for Winter Solstice. Still, most of us will end the year in a similar way -- gathering with relatives, enjoying great food, and giving gifts.

Despite some common traditions, your child may be confused by other people's celebrations. With global mindedness, we're embracing different people and practices by teaching our child to respect other people's traditions and cherish their own.

One of our Terra Luz families celebrates Hanukkah, The Festival of Lights, which is an eight day Jewish celebration; this year, it begins on December 12th. On Tuesday, Mia S. and her family, will bring part of their winter tradition to school with a delicious culinary activity, and other fun activities. We look forward to it, and are excited about this opportunity to, again, bring about global mindedness.

Dia de los Muertos with Allie's Familia

Allie's family helped us celebrate Dia de Los Muertos this year. Carlos, Allie's Papa, read I Remember Abuelito, Yo Requerdo Abuelito.We enjoyed the most delicioso South Mexican Tamales, sweet Pan de Muertos (delivered all the way from Mexico), and some savory Abuelita's Hot Chocolate. Allie's Mama, with a handful of girls in her lap, also read a story called Dia de Los Muertos.

¡Muchas Gracias por compartir su cultura con nosotros! Thank you for sharing part of your culture with us!















Gwen LOVED these tamales.




Following photos below, courtesy of Jasmine, mama to Atticus









Yvonne, our beloved visiting artist.

Dia de Los Muertos ~ Manana!

Facepainting by Yvonne

A reminder that our Dia de Los Muertos celebration will be tomorrow at 10:00. If your child is not in attendance on Mondays, you're still welcome to come and join in on the celebration. Allie and her family will help us celebrate part of their heritage and culture.

Diwali

Bold Colors, Warm Hugs, Enchanting Music, Endless Dancing.
Best word to sum it up?

Happiness.
Pure Happiness.

Baby Arjun made his grand debut too.

Thank you, Anika, for bringing a slice of your culture (and your beautiful family) to Terra Luz.






Lovely Photos courtesy of Masi Tanya

Will post more soon...